Twelve U.S. Billionaires Now Have a Combined $2 Trillion
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang joins the oligarchic dozen, which have more influence over media and politics than ever.
As More Donations Pour into Donor-Advised Funds, Which Charities Will Get Left Behind?
As DAF wealth continues to rocket skyward, organizations that meet acute social needs — such as homeless shelters, food banks, or health clinics — may suffer.
Oops! A Rich-People-Friendly Think Tank Confirms Our Richest Pay Under 1 Percent of Their Wealth Annually in Tax
The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation has long functioned as an apologist for America’s deepest pockets. Analysts at the Foundation have spent years assuring us that our wealthiest are paying far…
A Q and A on Death and Taxes with Director Justin Schein
“When things are underfunded, then they don’t work, and people feel that they don’t want to pay taxes, because who wants to pay for a sh*tty system?”
Housing Developer Threatens to Evict Florida Families
Residents of the Li’l Abner mobile home park in Sweetwater, Florida, have been given six months to abandon their homes.
In Baku, at the Latest Global Confab on Climate, Hand-Wringing Abounds
And that suits our world’s wealthiest just fine.
No Time To Play Just Defense
Most Americans want what Donald Trump doesn’t: higher taxes on our richest and unions in our workplaces.
Amidst the Darkness, A Few Bright Spots in the Fight Against Inequality
Washington state beat back efforts to repeal both a capital gains tax and a payroll tax that funds long-term care insurance. Illinois voters showed support for a tax hike on millionaires. Three red states passed paid leave.
One Person, One Vote, One Joke — on Democracy
Election 2024’s winners, no matter the final ballot tallies, will include our billionaire class.
Want More Equality of Opportunity and Social Justice? Copy Massachusetts’ Millionaire’s Tax
The state’s Fair Share Amendment has helped fund education and transportation expansion without hampering economic growth.
