Billionaires Are a Sign of Economic Failure
Inherited wealth and crony capitalism have created an aristocratic class that undermines social mobility and democracy.
Wealth Concentration
Out of Ottawa, Some Deflating New Stats on Life in the World’s Richest Nation
An innovative binational analysis details how plutocracy is squeezing low- and middle-income Americans.
It’s Time for a 100 Percent Tax on Billionaire Estates
If we are concerned (and we should be) about the health of our economy, strengthening – not eliminating – the estate tax is the solution.
‘The Squad’ Keeps the Focus on Bold, Inequality-Busting Policies
Representatives Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Ayanna Pressley fight hard for their constituents in the face of racist attacks.
Washington vs. the Squad
Trump’s not the only one terrified of these four congresswomen — leading Democrats apparently are, too.
Return of the Poll Tax
Florida's anti-democratic poll tax will cost the state hundreds of thousands of voters — and hundreds of millions of dollars.
Taxing the (Very) Rich: An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Here's a primer for enjoying our inaugural conference on taxing the wealthiest 0.1 percent.
A Deep Data Crunch, a New Atlas of Inequality
Economic segregation divides much more than the neighborhoods where we live.
Bernie’s Right: Three Billionaires Really Do Have More Wealth Than Half of America
And in addition to the 3 billionaires Bernie mentioned, we should also be worried about the expanding fortunes of multi-generational wealth dynasties.