Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
Wealth Concentration
It’s Possible to End Corporate Influence in Politics
There’s more money in politics than ever. But some state governments are finding ways to fight back.
What a Trillion Dollars Tells Us About Who Really Runs the World
Elon Musk's trillion-dollar fortune was extracted, and the system that produced it is the same one emptying the rest of our pockets.
Working Families Are Paying the Price for Wage Stagnation
Lawmakers have passed the buck on raising the minimum wage. Voters are taking matters into their own hands.
The Top Charities in America Aren’t What You Think
In our ranking of the top U.S. fundraisers, donor-advised funds are doing better than ever.
Who Pays Federal Income Taxes? The Rich, But Not Nearly as Much as They Should — or Once Did
A closer look at IRS data shows our tax system isn’t keeping up with rising inequality.
I Want You to March with Me This May Day
This May Day provides an opportunity to fight back against billionaire power and for democratic elections.
The Oligarchy Virus
How America’s supposedly progressive tax system guarantees a wildly skewed national wealth distribution.
The Second Estate: A Q&A with Ray Madoff
Chuck Collins speaks with Ray Madoff about her new book breaking down how the rich use our tax code to get even richer.