The Smile: 11/6

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Happy Thursday! Zohran Mamdani just made history — becoming New York City’s first Muslim and South Asian mayor, a groundbreaking victory for representation, progress, and hope.

✍️ Add your name to celebrate mayor-elect Mamdani and to honor this inspiring milestone for inclusion, democracy, and the future of our cities!

And the good news keeps coming: Democrats swept major elections nationwide on Tuesday, a man’s front yard food pantry goes viral, and more!

Let’s keep the celebration going. 💛

Zohran Mamdani makes history -- and strikes a chord among Muslims, South Asians

Democrats sweep the night's biggest elections: From the Politics Desk

California Republicans thought they could beat Newsom’s gerrymander. They crashed and burned.

For Mary Sheffield, Detroit’s future begins with keeping families housed

Man's front yard food pantry goes viral as donations pour in

Hashmi wins Virginia lieutenant governor’s race, will be first Muslim woman in statewide office

Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority: ‘We Are a Battleground State’

In an Upset, Democrats Oust Two Republicans on Georgia’s Utility Board

Joe Khan becomes first-ever Democrat to be elected Bucks County district attorney

In Win for Democracy in Pennsylvania, Dems Retain Majority on Supreme Court

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Emily from The Smile

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