Tax the Rich Before the Rest
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't pay $1 more in new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't pay $1 more in new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.
Inherited wealth and crony capitalism have created an aristocratic class that undermines social mobility and democracy.
If we are concerned (and we should be) about the health of our economy, strengthening – not eliminating – the estate tax is the solution.
Here's a primer for enjoying our inaugural conference on taxing the wealthiest 0.1 percent.