Publishers of donor-advised fund data are including hundreds of thousands of workplace giving accounts in their averages. That skews the picture.
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.
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.
Shouldn’t Every American Enjoy the Luxury of a Roof?
A frightening share of our richest don’t necessarily think so
A frightening share of our richest don’t necessarily think so
Cities Are Taking on Uber’s Bullying
New research shows that Uber and Lyft's favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn't borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
New research shows that Uber and Lyft’s favorite argument against raising driver pay — that it would make trips unaffordable — isn’t borne out by data. Wall Street greed is a better explanation for why your most recent ride was so pricey.
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.
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.
Coming Soon to a Mansion Near You: A Tax on Over-the-Top Greed Grabs
Our richest currently pay relative peanuts in property taxes.
Our richest currently pay relative peanuts in property taxes.
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.
Some donor-advised fund sponsors claim to democratize giving. They are making themselves look more egalitarian than they actually are.
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.
Patriotic Millionaires Founder and President Erica Payne called for increased taxes on the wealthy in a speech at a United Nations special meeting.
The Next Generation of Students Demanding Justice for Garment Workers
Students for International Labor Solidarity (SILS) is a new organization dedicated to promoting the rights of workers around the world on college campuses.
Students for International Labor Solidarity (SILS) is a new organization dedicated to promoting the rights of workers around the world on college campuses.
Promise and Peril: Philanthropy at the Precipice
To rebuild trust in philanthropy, we need to quicken the flow of philanthropic funds, make the tax code fairer, and broaden public support.
To rebuild trust in philanthropy, we need to quicken the flow of philanthropic funds, make the tax code fairer, and broaden public support.
A Fresh Approach To Limiting CEO Pay — And Saving Our Environment
A newly drafted Salary Cap Act would powerfully discourage the corporate decisions that so endanger our future.
A newly drafted Salary Cap Act would powerfully discourage the corporate decisions that so endanger our future.
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.
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.
Corporations That Pay Their Executives More Than Uncle Sam
When it comes to fleecing taxpayers while overpaying executives, Tesla is hardly alone.
When it comes to fleecing taxpayers while overpaying executives, Tesla is hardly alone.
For America’s Wealthy, a Sweet Start to Our 21st Century
Greasing the way: three different — and massive — rounds of rich people-friendly tax cuts
Greasing the way: three different — and massive — rounds of rich people-friendly tax cuts
Excessive Wealth Has Run Amok—This Must Stop
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It's time to change public policy to tackle it.
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It’s time to change public policy to tackle it.
The Gilded Age Then, the Gildest Age Now
The over 1,000 guests at Ambani’s gala, the Times of India would report, had 21 chefs at their beck and call, preparing 75 different dishes for breakfast, over 225 choices for lunch, 275 for dinner, and another 85 items for “the midnight meal.”
The over 1,000 guests at Ambani’s gala, the Times of India would report, had 21 chefs at their beck and call, preparing 75 different dishes for breakfast, over 225 choices for lunch, 275 for dinner, and another 85 items for “the midnight meal.”