More Than Just a Photograph: Why New York’s Queer Community Should Not Be Voting for Zohran Mamdani

The Ripple Effects — From Kampala to Queens By Melanie Nathan, Country Conditions Expert on African LGBTQI+ Refugees and Executive Director, African Human Rights Coalition, written in my personal capacity. Silence can be a kind of betrayal — especially when the person staying silent is the one asking for our votes. When Uganda passed its … More More Than Just a Photograph: Why New York’s Queer Community Should Not Be Voting for Zohran Mamdani

The Shocking Mandami Photo reminds of Rebecca Kadaga’s role in Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill

By Melanie Nathan, Oct 06, 2025. In a city as kaleidoscopic and politically combustible as New York, the mayoral showdown between Andrew Cuomo and Zohran Mamdani transcends electoral rivalry. It’s a referendum on values, integrity, and the very heart and conscience of the Big Apple. As hate crimes surge, discourse fractures, and moral clarity within … More The Shocking Mandami Photo reminds of Rebecca Kadaga’s role in Uganda’s Kill the Gays Bill