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Economists unite in support of Zohran Mamdani’s plan for New York City (progressive.international)
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Leading economists endorse Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral plan to freeze rents, expand free buses, and launch public grocery stores.

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[–] Artisian@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago

Excited to see the data as things get tried.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 12 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I am not optimistic as this feels very 2008, but hopefully he's elected and proves me wrong. Words aren't enough for me anymore. I need to see action.