inequality

As inequality killed millions, top billionaires doubled wealth during pandemic

January 20, 2022 By Mark Gruenberg

Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk were among those who took advantage of the pandemic to more than double their wealth.

Wealthy capitalist countries owe climate reparations, developing nations tell COP26

November 10, 2021 By John Bachtell

Developing economies say $1.3 trillion a year is needed for green energy transition and adapting to the climate crisis—and only rich countries have the cash.

Leaked ‘Pandora Papers’ expose how billionaires and corrupt leaders hide wealth

October 4, 2021 By Michael Liedtke And Jonathan Mattise

Billionaires, world leaders, and powerful politicians used offshore accounts to shield assets collectively worth trillions of dollars.

Corporate class colludes to try to keep Trump-GOP tax cut

September 7, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Their aim is to keep the $1.7 trillion-plus personal and corporate tax cut handed to them by Trump.

Inequality in the U.S. is much more than a moral disgrace

September 1, 2021 By Sam Pizzigati

It is already laying the groundwork for the destruction of the productive capacity of the entire U.S., economy