How the Super-Rich Can Kickstart the Green Economy How the Super-Rich Can Kickstart the Green Economy
A surcharge on luxury consumption would curb emissions and help communities make the jump to clean energy.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
Retirement Benefits Are Rigged to Favor the Rich Retirement Benefits Are Rigged to Favor the Rich
Wealthy CEOs are sheltering too much of their pay. A cap could fund long-term care for all seniors.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
Want Debt-Free College? Tax the Rich. Want Debt-Free College? Tax the Rich.
A 1 percent tax on concentrated wealth would erase student debt over a decade and bring the cost of public higher education to zero.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
Offshore Tax Havens Are Strangling Local Government Offshore Tax Havens Are Strangling Local Government
The super-rich have stashed more than $1 trillion overseas. Bringing it home would help restore poor communities.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
How US Tax Policy Encourages Outrageous CEO Compensation How US Tax Policy Encourages Outrageous CEO Compensation
This loophole will cost the federal treasury an estimated $50 billion over the next decade.
Feb 18, 2016 / Feature / Sarah Anderson, Marc Bayard, John Cavanagh, Chuck Collins, Josh Hoxie, and Sam Pizzigati
Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment Advice for Hillary Clinton on Her Brother’s Bad Judgment
Tony Rodham’s involvement in a gold-mining operation in Haiti is under scrutiny.
Mar 25, 2015 / John Cavanagh
Kailash Satyarthi’s Heroism Kailash Satyarthi’s Heroism
The Indian Nobel Peace Prize winner has repeatedly risked his life fighting child labor and sweatshop abuses.
Oct 22, 2014 / Editorial / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
What’s Wrong With the Electrify Africa Act What’s Wrong With the Electrify Africa Act
It’s a giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. Global climate justice advocates are fighting instead for clean, renewable energy.
May 7, 2014 / Foreign Policy In Focus / Janet Redman, Emira Woods, John Cavanagh, and Foreign Policy In Focus
The Global Fight Against Corporate Rule The Global Fight Against Corporate Rule
Activists are challenging rules that grant corporations the right to sue governments.
Jan 15, 2014 / Feature / Robin Broad and John Cavanagh
It’s the New Economy, Stupid It’s the New Economy, Stupid
Efforts to reduce unemployment and curb inequality must be considered alongside urgent threats to the environment and democracy.
Nov 28, 2012 / Feature / John Cavanagh and Robin Broad