
Bill, Melinda, and the Burden of Grand Fortune
We can’t buy happiness, but greater equality could make it more likely.
We can’t buy happiness, but greater equality could make it more likely.
U.S. billionaire pandemic profit balloons to $4.56 trillion, a 55 percent increase.
664 Richest Americans Now Worth a Collective $4.2 Trillion, Up 44 Percent Since COVID Shutdowns Began in March 2020
Billionaires are sequestered in protective bubbles and private jets while essential workers are without adequate personal protective equipment.
‘Billionaire Wealth vs. Community Health’ report urges Delinquent Dozen companies to protect workers from exploitative owners and executives.
An unseemly juxtaposition: 220,000 dead and millions lose their health, wealth and livelihoods.
With the right policy actions now, we can exit this pandemic on a pathway to a more decent and equitable society.
While millions of Americans were being thrown out of work by the coronavirus, the super rich saw their wealth increase 10 percent.
As a percentage of wealth, billionaire taxes have fallen 79% since 1980.
As billionaires’ wealth continues to balloon, it’s time for them to pay their fair share.
Massive donations are great, but they mask a troubling trend.
The three wealthiest U.S. families own a combined fortune of $348.7 billion. While some earned it, many simply inherited it, and that’s a problem.
Our country is on track to be run by the children of billionaires. Our ancestors recognized this and took action. We can too.
Inherited Wealth Dynasties in the 21st Century United States