New Yorkers Rally to ‘Tax the Rich’ as Mamdani Raises $1M in 10 Days
Coalition calls for taxing the city’s wealthiest to fund public services.
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Category: Local Politics
First Black Mayor Finally Takes Office In Alabama Town After Decades Without Elections
Braxton’s election marks Newbern’s first real democratic vote in more than half a century.
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Zohran Mamdani Surges Ahead in NYC Mayoral Fundraising Race
Mamdani’s $1M haul nearly doubles Cuomo’s in latest reporting period.
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Zohran Mamdani Rent Control Plan Risks Deepening New York Housing Crisis
Critics argue that such policies are a short-term patch rather than a sustainable solution.
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First Trans City Council Member Pushes LGBTQ+ Rights
A trailblazing trans council member champions LGBTQ+ rights, aiming to foster inclusivity and equality in city policies and beyond.
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Yakima Considers 1.5% Property Tax Increase to Avoid Cuts to Police, Roads
Yakima voters to decide on a proposed property tax increase this November. The hike aims to boost local infrastructure and services.
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NYC Rent Board Approves 3% Rent Hike, Rejects Mamdani’s Rent Freeze
Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze push fell short as the board sided with moderate increases for stabilized leases.
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