We Asked the 2020 Contenders How They Plan to Tackle Inequality We Asked the 2020 Contenders How They Plan to Tackle Inequality
A surging egalitarian current is shifting the Democratic Party’s policy mainstream—so we asked the presidential candidates about it.
Nov 19, 2019 / Feature / Sam Pizzigati
Trump Has Gone to War Against California Trump Has Gone to War Against California
In his vengeful, mob-style way, Trump is attacking the Golden State both rhetorically and through policy measures. No matter where we live, we all have a dog in this fight.
Oct 15, 2019 / Sasha Abramsky
This One Weird Trick Makes Economies More Fair! This One Weird Trick Makes Economies More Fair!
A wealth tax is one of the most progressive government levies, falling entirely on the extremely wealthy.
Oct 11, 2019 / Mike Konczal
Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue Letters From the October 7, 2019, Issue
Sold out, again… Blame the media?…
Sep 24, 2019 / Our Readers
Donald Trump’s Tax Maneuvers Are Typical for His Class Donald Trump’s Tax Maneuvers Are Typical for His Class
If there’s a tax-evasion problem, it festers at the top of our income scale. Yet the IRS too often expends its precious resources going after the poor.
May 16, 2019 / Bryce Covert
David Cay Johnston: What Is Trump Hiding in His Tax Returns? David Cay Johnston: What Is Trump Hiding in His Tax Returns?
The Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter explains what’s likely in Trump’s returns.
Apr 22, 2019 / Jon Wiener
New Jersey Exposed One of Corporate America’s Favorite Schemes New Jersey Exposed One of Corporate America’s Favorite Schemes
A state investigation revealed how companies use empty threats to pry money from local governments.
Apr 19, 2019 / Pat Garofalo
In Defense of the Much-Maligned IRS In Defense of the Much-Maligned IRS
The agency helps to keep the wealthy accountable.
Apr 8, 2019 / Bryce Covert
Ending the NCAA’s Tax Exemption Should Be a Slam Dunk Ending the NCAA’s Tax Exemption Should Be a Slam Dunk
The NCAA is a billion-dollar a year media company, and it should pay its taxes.
Mar 27, 2019 / Ronald Katz