Chuck Collins

The ultra-rich are using philanthropic vehicles to shield their wealth—it’s time Congress acted, Chuck Collins writes in The Nation.

Longtime inequality expert and activist Chuck Collins gave away his inheritance at 26, spending the next three decades mobilizing against inequality. He uses his perspective from both sides of the divide to deliver a new narrative.

Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't pay $1 more in new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.

If we are concerned (and we should be) about the health of our economy, strengthening – not eliminating – the estate tax is the solution.