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The author at a recent protest at the State Capitol.
‘Climate, education, healthcare, housing—these are urgent budget priorities set against the backdrop of a roughly $6 billion shortfall. True progressives have already drafted revenue-generating legislation that will fill budget holes and support these people-centered priorities.’
In this op-ed, the head of the City Council’s education committee lists the qualifications of a New York City schools chancellor—and argues that Cathleen Black does not meet them.
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