(The Post Millennial)—Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist running for New York City mayor, previously called for abolishing the city’s admissions test for elite public high schools, claiming the exam is racist.
According to a report by the New York Post, Mamdani made the comments in 2022 when asked to describe policies he supports that address “the ongoing effect of slavery, racism, colonialism and discrimination.” He pointed to the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) as a target for reform.
“As a graduate of Bronx Science, I have personally witnessed just how segregated New York City public schools are, especially our specialized high school,” Mamdani said at the time. “I support measures to integrate our public schools and fully fund our education system, including the abolition of the SHSAT.”
The SHSAT is currently the sole admissions criterion for eight of the city’s most prestigious public high schools, including Bronx High School of Science, Stuyvesant, and Brooklyn Tech, as mandated by state law. Mamdani’s past statements align with a broader push from far-left activists and policymakers across the country who have argued that standardized tests are discriminatory, citing racial disparities in test outcomes and school admissions.
Although Mamdani is now running for mayor and polling second in the Democratic primary behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo, he has said little about the SHSAT on the campaign trail. Last week, however, he expressed support for an independent study of the admissions test to examine potential gender and racial bias.
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
