Bank Workers Fight to Rein in Global Finance
One often-forgotten group of people have the information — and the motivation — to tame the bests of finance.
Toys ‘R’ Us Workers Take on Private Equity Vultures
The toy store’s former employees are using public shaming and pension plans to demand severance and fight Wall Street greed.
The Poor People’s Campaign Goes to Congress
Some politicians are finding ways to lift up the voices of Americans struggling with poverty and inequality without grabbing the limelight for themselves.
DC Joins Seven States with Campaigns to Close Carried Interest Loophole
President Trump’s failure to fulfill a campaign promise to axe the controversial tax benefit for hedge fund and private equity fund managers has sparked action at the state level.
Wall Street Bonus Pool Dwarfs ‘Tax Reform Bonuses’ and Minimum Wage Earnings While Contributing to Gender Inequality
Just-released figures from the New York State Comptroller show Wall Street banks handed out $31.4 billion in bonuses to their New York City-based employees for 2017 performance, up 17 percent over 2016
What Happens When Wall Street Becomes Your Landlord?
Wall Street rental empires pit the profits of investors against the needs of tenants — leading to absurd rent increases, dangerous negligence, and high eviction rates.
An Independent Thinker’s Guide to the Tax Debate
There’s a heist coming. Arm yourself with the facts.
Can Anti-Racist Businesses Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is?
Corporations rejecting racism is good, but it’s a low bar — especially when many still profit off it.
Report: Corporate Tax Cuts Boost CEO Pay, Not Jobs
This 24th annual report rebuts the GOP claim that slashing the corporate tax rate will lead to more and better jobs.
A Private-Sector Case Against Exploitation
In his new book, Peter Georgescu argues that capitalists have a vested interest in curbing wealth inequality.
Consumer Protection Isn’t Here to Stay
If the GOP had their way, a two-week old regulation that allows consumers to join class action lawsuits over financial fraud would be toast.
Can the EU Pass a Speculation Tax?
As EU negotiators struggle to reach the finish line on a financial transaction tax agreement, 52 industry professionals issue a joint statement in support.
It’s Time for Trump to Do Something About High CEO Pay
Candidate Trump repeatedly bashed high CEO pay, but President Trump has done very little to address CEO pay ratios.
Making Wall Street Loopholes Great Again
The public faces of President Trump’s tax plan, Gary Cohn and Steven Mnuchin, are poster boys for Wall Street tax-dodging.
You Pay Your Fair Share. Shouldn’t Wall Street?
While you and I file our taxes, Republicans want to make it even easier for big banks to dodge them.