Federal Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Are Bankrupting States. Some Are Fighting Back.
From Washington to Kentucky, states are united: The wealthy must pay their fair share.
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Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Offers a National Model for Reducing Food Insecurity
The city’s food assistance program shows how local governments can reduce nutritional inequality. Congress is now considering legislation to expand the model nationwide.
Meet Our New Private Jet Tracking Initiative
The new Tax Private Jets campaign from the IPS Private Jet Accountability Project will keep the heat on wealthy polluters — and track their emissions.
This Deadly Heat Wave Has a Culprit
As people die in this heat, it’s time to kick the fossil fuel industry out of our politics.
SNAP Cuts Take More than Food Away
For my family, SNAP meant one less impossible choice at the end of the month. Millions are now losing that lifeline.
The Electricity Divide Is Keeping More than Half a Billion from Enjoying World Cup
Debt obligations are keeping the Global South from electrifying, holding back development and blocking millions from watching this summer’s tournament.
Debt Relief in the Global South Would Benefit Americans
U.S. workers, consumers, and taxpayers have a big stake in developing country debt crises — and they have the power to tackle the problem.
DC Council Punts Wealth Tax Debate to the Fall
The DC Council plans to consider a wealth proceeds tax in September, rather than this summer.
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