Socialist Mayor Takes On Starbucks In Fight Over Taxing The Rich
May 17, 2026·2 days ago·via The New York Times
A young socialist mayor is using a fight with Starbucks to push the broader argument for soaking the rich, and that says plenty about the political mood on the left. The episode highlights how left-wing leaders keep reaching for bigger taxes and class warfare rhetoric instead of real growth. That approach may excite activists, but it usually leaves taxpayers and employers holding the bag. Read more about this...