Post by Greenpeace

“My focus is on affordability and making the most expensive city in America a place where people can still live.” said Zohran Mamdani in an interview with Hell Gate last week when talking about why he declined the invitation to the Met Gala. Cultural institutions that once challenged power are now being used to legitimize it—and at the center: Jeff Bezos, the main sponsor and leading individual donor of the MET Gala. 🤯 The Mayor of NYC got it right: instead of celebrating a billionaire expanding his power and influence into culture, he’s putting affordability and ordinary people first.  Taxing extreme wealth can unlock trillions for the arts, healthcare, public services, and climate resilience. End the oligarchy. Tax the super rich. Sign the petition 👉 https://lnkd.in/dsD2NmAn