Obama Tax Deal Further Concentrates Wealth: Stop the Death Spiral to Plutocracy
President Obama’s tax deal fails the moral test by worsening America’s inequality of wealth and power.
Obama’s New Christmas Carol: Deck the Halls with Windfalls for the Wealthy
A breakdown of what was gained (not much) and what was lost (a lot) in the Obama Tax Compromise.
The Problem with the Obama Tax Compromise
Should we really be negotiating with a party that is dominated by corporatists who are happy with the increasing concentration of wealth?
A Few Thoughts on the Mid-Term Elections
As we enter a more challenging political landscape, IPS will continue to utilize its inside-outside strategy to promote true democracy and challenge concentrated wealth, corporate influence, and military power.
I’m a Genetic Lottery Winner–Tax Me!
The estate tax is a critical source of revenue at a time when our nation needs it most.
Tax the Rich
The U.S. tax system is a mess.
How the Estate Tax Benefits Small Businesses
Don’t let opponents of the estate tax frighten you.
Compassionate Conservatives
They’re only compassionate when it comes to rich white folks.
The Plutocracy Prevention Act
One hundred years after a graduated estate tax was first conceived, Senate progressives are bringing back the proposal.
Unified Budget Would Spread Security Revenue
We need a whole-of-government approach to security budgeting.
Finally, A Progressive Estate Tax Introduced
Senate progressives have introduced a responsible estate tax act.
Resurrect the Estate Tax
How can a civilized nation afford to hand the heirs of the super-rich billions of dollars tax-free and not afford to keep teachers in classrooms?
Stephen King Meets the Estate Tax
What horrors will befall our nation’s wealthy when one of the most bizarre twists in tax legislation in history comes to pass?
Estate Tax Breathes Life into Economy
Congress had to act swiftly to preserve the substance and the meaning of the estate tax.
An Estate Tax Victory by Any Other Name
A powerful lobby that’s spent a decade trying to eliminate the estate tax is changing their tune.