taxes

New idea in L.A. – Tax the rich to house the homeless

July 8, 2022 By Sam Pizzigati

On the ballot in the election this year is a new tax on the rich that kicks in every time a local mansion is sold.

CEO pay explodes again: Stronger unions are the only real solution

May 5, 2022 By Jan D. Weir

If executive pay decreased and worker pay increased, it would reduce the extreme inequality that is causing the rise of the right-wing populist movement.

Biden agenda squeezed as corporate Democrats strip down Build Back Better

October 22, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

Sinema kills corporate tax hikes while Manchin protects dirty coal.

Pandora Papers reveal U.S. is another ruling class tax haven

October 5, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg

In almost all cases, the secret, hidden troves of cash — and the manipulations the rich use to evade taxes — are perfectly legal.

Dems’ reconciliation tax plan lets billionaires off the hook

September 14, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg And John Wojcik

Plan to tax billionaires’ massive accumulated wealth, backed by Biden and progressives, is blocked by so-called moderates.