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Cynthia Nixon Urges Support Amid Anti-LGBTQ Controversy

10/31/2025

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Key Information: Cynthia Nixon spoke at a "Gays for Zohran" rally urging support for Zohran Mamdani, candidate.
Mamdani recently met Rebecca Kadaga, a Ugandan official who advocates anti-LGBTQ laws, including life imprisonment for same-sex conduct.
Human Rights Watch describes Uganda's legislation as one of the harshest against LGBT rights globally.
Mamdani's campaign faced backlash over the connection.
The campaign said it was unaware of Kadaga's role in promoting these laws.

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Key Information: Cynthia Nixon spoke at a "Gays for Zohran" rally urging support for Zohran Mamdani, candidate.
Mamdani recently met Rebecca Kadaga, a Ugandan official who advocates anti-LGBTQ laws, including life imprisonment for same-sex conduct.
Human Rights Watch describes Uganda's legislation as one of the harshest against LGBT rights globally.
Mamdani's campaign faced backlash over the connection.
The campaign said it was unaware of Kadaga's role in promoting these laws.