This Tax Law Professor is Taking on the Super Rich
A new hire on Capitol Hill might be what we need to build a finance force that will close tax loopholes for the wealthy.
Brazil’s Biggest Folly isn’t Hosting the Olympics
The two top leaders of the Workers’ Party tried to find harmony with elites, but left the rest of the country behind in the process.
We Should Take a Lesson from the Nordic Countries on Inequality
George Lakey’s new book, Viking Economics explains how the Nordic countries achieved their egalitarian society and high standard of living by addressing inequality.
Who’s Profiting From America’s Private Juvenile Prisons?
One mother’s fight to shut down a private juvenile corrections facility in Louisiana known for its brutality and big profits.
Maine People’s Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage, Fund Education, and Provide Universal Family Healthcare
An interview with rising progressive star, Ben Chin, Political Director of Maine People’s Alliance.
In Stark Contrast to the Past, the Democratic Platform Addresses Issues of Structural Inequality
Tax reform, Wall Street accountability, and the racial wealth divide are all acknowledged in this year’s agenda.
The Leaders of 1776 Philadelphia Would Be Appalled at Today’s Staggering Inequality
This Fourth of July, we should remember what the founders knew: wealth concentration is a threat to the success of the nation.
The DNC’s Draft Policy Agenda Shows a Major Shift in the Financial Transactions Tax Debate
Advocates will continue to push for the tax on Wall Street that could raise billions in revenue over 10 years.
Who and Where are America’s Working Poor?
Almost half of U.S. workers earn less than $15 an hour. This new report details their struggles.
Rising Inequality Hit us Twice: Once During Recession and Again in Recovery
New research shows that the same inequality that gets us into economic messes, significantly slows the clean-up.
These States are Taking Tax Reform into Their Own Hands
Massachusetts, California, and Oregon are all launching campaigns to combat rising inequality. Other states should take note.
How Unequal is Your City?
A new report let’s you know how much of your community’s income growth is flowing to the one percent – down to state, city, and county.
Don’t let Koch’s New “End the Divide” Ad Fool You
The only thing Koch’s new campaign is missing is the truth: we need policies aimed at redistributing wealth.
Putting Class Back in Class Warfare
The Other 98% co-founder John Sellers discusses the power of creative resistance.
It Doesn’t Help the Rest of Us When the Wealthy Go Shopping
Inequality apologists want you to believe that when the rich buy expensive new products, we all benefit. But our wallets tell a different story.