Our Tax History Holds the Key to a Fairer System
New research shows that average tax rates for big earners have dropped precipitously since the middle of last century.
Wealth Concentration
Who Are the Actual ‘Sober Realists’ in the Inequality Debate?
Bold measures are pragmatic at a time when advanced economies are seeing income and wealth concentration levels near historic highs.
The Donor Revolt for Charity Reform
Prominent philanthropists, national funders, and policy organizations are launching a campaign to call for common sense charity reforms.
Billionaire Wealth Is Soaring. We Need Progressive Taxation Now.
There are now 813 billionaires with $5.7 trillion in wealth, making the ten-figure club even more powerful economically and politically. We need a progressive taxation system to reverse inequality.
Is ‘Neoliberal Feminist’ an Oxymoron?
More women are in positions of power than 50 years ago, but under a fairer system we would have made much more progress on gender equality.
Tax the Rich, Save the World. It Is That Simple.
Patriotic Millionaires Founder and President Erica Payne called for increased taxes on the wealthy in a speech at a United Nations special meeting.
National Donor-Advised Funds Are Hiding Behind Donation Processors to Make Themselves Look Better
Some donor-advised fund sponsors claim to democratize giving. They are making themselves look more egalitarian than they actually are.
Total U.S. Billionaire Wealth: Up 88 Percent over Four Years
Four years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States has 737 billionaires with a combined wealth of more than $5.5 trillion.
Updates: Billionaire Wealth, U.S. Job Losses and Pandemic Profiteers
Check back for our regular updates on U.S. unemployment and billionaire wealth.