As a young person deeply engaged in politics, I am often asked why my generation is elevating figures like Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist, in New York. People across the political spectrum want to understand how a candidate who openly advances antisemitic rhetoric has gained traction among young voters.
To me, Mamdani’s popularity is unsurprising – it reflects how my generation has been raised, educated, and conditioned to think.
The reality is that when teachers support Mamdani and when teachers unions endorse him – as they have – students are not far behind. The New York State…
Go to Source
Author:

