Media backlash erupts as tabloid’s 'controversial' label sparks outrage, while supporters hail Mamdani's inauguration picks as a clear stand for Palestinian rights

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/40818945

25 Dec 2025 18:45 GMT

Backlash is growing after the New York Post described prominent children’s content creator Ms Rachel as a “controversial YouTube star” following her appointment to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s inaugural committee, a label critics say reflects a broader effort to stigmatise pro-Palestine speech.

Parents and activists online pushed back sharply, arguing that opposing the killing of children is a basic humanitarian stance, not a controversial opinion. At the same time, Mamdani has drawn support from progressives for assembling an inauguration slate that openly reflects the coalition that powered his election victory.

  • stephen01king@piefed.zipEnglish
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    14 hours ago

    Most scientists are controversial amongst lunatics, doesn’t mean we need to mention that. At this point, Zionists have proven themselves to be loony enough to disregard and any attempts at normalising their worldview should be met with pushback.