I call myself a democratic socialist, in many ways inspired by the words of Dr. King from decades ago. ‘Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, there has to be a better distribution of wealth for all of God’s children in this country,’
Mamdani discusses his identity as a democratic socialist and its inspiration from Dr. King's words.
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What we can do is continue with our approach citywide of looking for ways to cut costs and cut the regulations that so many bodegueros, as well as grocery store owners, have to jump through in order to do their work.
Doing so would provide immediate protection while allowing families, employers and communities the certainty they need.
No family should have to choose between staying in the city they love and affording care for their child. This is another step toward making affordable child care something every New York family can count on.
Mamdani has defended the tax as a fair way to generate $500m in annual revenue in a city with vast socioeconomic inequality.
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