Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico Meet the Legal Theorists Behind the Financial Takeover of Puerto Rico
Two lawyers argue that the feds should impose “dictatorships for democracy” on cities and government bodies in fiscal crisis.
Oct 30, 2017 / Simon Davis-Cohen
The Great American Tax Heist The Great American Tax Heist
Corporate tax “repatriation” is just a cash grab at the expense of the middle class.
Oct 27, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan Trump’s Latest Get-Rich-Quick Scheme: Pass His Own Tax Plan
Trump and many members of his cabinet would reap billions if the GOP tax cuts become law.
Oct 20, 2017 / George Zornick
Senate Republicans Are Trying to Give the 1 Percent a $1.9 Trillion Tax Break Senate Republicans Are Trying to Give the 1 Percent a $1.9 Trillion Tax Break
Senators Bernie Sanders and Tammy Baldwin led the opposition with a pair of amendments that challenged a “horrible bill.”
Oct 20, 2017 / John Nichols
The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children The GOP Tax Plan Fails the Children
By not expanding the Child Tax Credit, Republicans have missed a chance to help every struggling American family.
Oct 20, 2017 / Editorial / Bryce Covert
What’s Even Scarier Than Donald Trump? What’s Even Scarier Than Donald Trump?
Take a look at the Senate budget.
Oct 18, 2017 / Editorial / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going Here’s Where Your Tax Dollars for ‘Defense’ Are Really Going
The Pentagon’s spending is a scandal of epic proportions.
Oct 10, 2017 / William D. Hartung
The Republican Plan to Rob America The Republican Plan to Rob America
Massive tax cuts will starve public investment for years to come.
Oct 6, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage
How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library How Citizen Action Saved the New York Public Library
Grassroots activists thwarted a costly and destructive renovation scheme—but the NYPL still lacks effective governance.
Sep 28, 2017 / Feature / Scott Sherman
Is Your Senator Enabling Donald Trump’s Warmongering? Is Your Senator Enabling Donald Trump’s Warmongering?
Rand Paul tried to take away the president’s blank check for endless war, but a number of Democrats joined most Republicans in a Senate vote that let Trump keep it.
Sep 26, 2017 / John Nichols