Oklahoma: ‘Nonbinary’ Muslim elected to State House

BY ROBERT SPENCER

SEE: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2020/11/oklahoma-nonbinary-muslim-elected-to-state-house;

republished below in full unedited for informational, educational & research purposes:

The idea of being “nonbinary” is not something that hardline Muslim clerics are likely to regard favorably. However, Islamic supremacists and jihadists do have a shared goal with the Left, and their interests coincide: for example, Italy’s largest Muslim organization a few years ago called for the legalization of polygamy on the basis of the legalization of gay marriage. Accordingly, Mauree Turner is unlikely to get much flak from Muslim clerics who believe that “Allah created you male and female” (Qur’an 49:13).

“Oklahoma Elects Mauree Turner To Be First Muslim, Nonbinary Representative,” by Barry Mangold, News9, November 4, 2020 (thanks to Ken):

OKLAHOMA CITY – Although a Democrat will again represent Oklahoma House District 88 in the state legislature, its next occupant will be historic on multiple fronts.

Democratic Nominee Mauree Turner handily won over Republican Kelly Barlean by a more than 40% margin, or nearly 6,000 votes.

Turner will be the first Muslim lawmaker in Oklahoma and first nonbinary person, which means their gender identity is not strictly male or female, to hold state legislator in U.S. history.

“It feels really kind of remarkable. It’s still hard to put into words,” Turner said.

The 27-year-old said neighbors recommended they run for office last year.

“While I don’t really agree with career politicians, I do agree with answering a call to action,” Turner said. “My community asked me to run.”

Turner said being a queer minority raised in Oklahoma presented many challenges and that they will work to bring a community-first perspective to the capitol.

“A seat at the table is not something we were meant to be given,” Turner said. “I’m not asking for a seat at the table, but we’re here to make a new table. We’re here to create new rooms.”…