Everyone wants to ‘tax the rich.’ In New York City, it’s getting complicated
Across the country, calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans that helped propel progressives like Mayor Zohran Mamdani to positions of power.
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What happenedAcross the country, calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans that helped propel progressives like Mayor Zohran Mamdani to positions of power.
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Left / center-leftEveryone wants to ‘tax the rich.’ In New York City, it’s getting complicated
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Everyone wants to ‘tax the rich.’ In New York City, it’s getting complicated
Across the country, calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans that helped propel progressives like Mayor Zohran Mamdani to positions of power.
