Working Class Hero: NYC Mayor Mamdani Redefines Working Class

This opinion piece from Reason.com critiques New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's definition of 'working class' as anyone who works to pay bills, including those earning $250,000 a year. The author argues Mamdani, born to wealthy parents, is tapping into class insecurity among educated but lower-earning individuals. The piece also claims Mamdani's redefinition is politically motivated to expand support for universal government programs like Medicare for All and tuition-free college, funded by taxing the wealthy. The article includes a brief unrelated update on three U.S. service members killed in Iran-related attacks in Jordan and Iraq, raising the total to 17 since February 28.

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