Extensive Polls Find Americans Support Taxing the Wealthy
Creating a more just economic system isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the popular one too.
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Through Ballot Measures, Voters Fought Back against Inequality
Washington state beat back efforts to repeal both a capital gains tax and a payroll tax that funds long-term care insurance. Illinois voters showed support for a tax hike on millionaires. Three red states passed paid leave.
Want More Equality of Opportunity and Social Justice? Copy Massachusetts’ Millionaire’s Tax
The state’s Fair Share Amendment has helped fund education and transportation expansion without hampering economic growth.
How Did Elon Musk Become the Richest Person on Earth?
The quarter-trillionaire has had plenty of help — from all of us U.S. taxpayers.