RNS Morning Report - Nithya Raman, a practicing Hindu, elected as mayor of Los Angeles

Top Stories Nithya Raman, a practicing Hindu, elected as mayor of Los Angeles (RNS) — Los Angles voters elected Hindu Democratic Socialist Nithya Raman as mayor, giving mayoral offices to Indian American immigrants in the two largest U.S. cities. Muslim advocacy group CAIR shuts Florida chapter as terror designation takes effect (RNS) A federal judge denied the Council on American-Islamic Relations’ bid to halt Florida’s terrorist designation. A look at how LGBTQ+ issues played out in midterms and faith groups that weighed in (RNS) — A breakdown of transgender and other LGBTQ-related measures considered across the country on Tuesday (Nov. 3). For the first time, Jain American elected to Congress (RNS) Dr. Amish Shah, a Jain adherent, and Pia Dandiya, the daughter of practicing Jains, were both elected to the House of Representatives, bringing an ancient Indian faith to Congress. Opinion Hating Muslims is becoming a losing strategy (RNS) — One of the many revelations of the 2026 midterm elections is that Islamophobia is becoming a much less effective political weapon. On Diwali, Jains honor a man who owned nothing. COP31 should take note.  (RNS) — Mahavira's nirvana falls the night before the climate summit opens. His central teaching, aparigraha, asks the question both a shopping season and climate diplomacy avoid: How much is enough?  ICYMI After Texas midterm victory, Rev. Frederick Haynes eager to serve with fellow ordained congressmen Progressive National Baptist Convention pastor looks to take money out of politics, put it in constituents' pockets At least 7 Muslims win election to Congress, a record (RNS) — Their election wins come amid an increasingly hostile political environment for Muslim American candidates.   Support Our Work As a nonprofit newsroom that covers all faiths, RNS sits uniquely at the intersection of freedom of the press and freedom of religion. News tips or feedback? Email comments@religionnews.com. Like the Morning Report? Share it with a friend. Forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe here. We rely on reader donations to power our reporting. Donate here. Or send a check to: Religion News Foundation PO Box 1808 Columbia, MO 65205

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