The GOP Is Ready for Tax Reform, but Tax Reform Is Hard The GOP Is Ready for Tax Reform, but Tax Reform Is Hard
Trump’s tax plan will face roadblocks from special interests, internal congressional differences, and just plain old math.
Dec 21, 2016 / David Dayen
Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy Sham Populism, Shameless Plutocracy
Almost every legitimate function of the federal government could be subverted by Trump’s wrecking crew.
Dec 20, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again A Fight for $15 Activist on Why She Fasted for 15 Days—and Would Again
21-year-old Anggie Godoy on her 15-day fast, her arrest, and what’s next for the Fight for $15.
Dec 19, 2016 / Sasha Abramsky
How to Mount a Progressive Resistance How to Mount a Progressive Resistance
Opposition to Trump will come—not only in the streets but also from leaders in states and cities who are intent on making America better.
Dec 13, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Just How Bad Are Taxes for Business? Just How Bad Are Taxes for Business?
California has some of the highest taxes in the country. Kansas, some of the lowest. Which economy is better off?
Dec 12, 2016 / Video / Robert B. Reich
Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem Potential Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Has an SEC Problem
ExxonMobil has been under SEC investigation since August.
Dec 12, 2016 / David Dayen
5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump 5 Practical Principles to Guide Our Work Under Trump
We must know what we want, not just what we’re against.
Dec 9, 2016 / Stephen Lerner and Maurice Weeks
Donald Trump Is Just Another Handmaiden to Capital Donald Trump Is Just Another Handmaiden to Capital
If you look past his tweets, Trump’s been remarkably consistent in promising to gut regulations and cut taxes.
Dec 8, 2016 / David Dayen
This City Just Came Up With a Novel Way to Fight Inequality: Taxing Corporations With Extreme Pay Gaps This City Just Came Up With a Novel Way to Fight Inequality: Taxing Corporations With Extreme Pay Gaps
Portland, Oregon, has just adopted the first tax penalty on corporations that pay their CEOs more than 100 times what they pay typical workers.
Dec 8, 2016 / Cities Rising / Sarah Anderson
Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists Trump’s Team of Faux Populists and Real Crony Capitalists
For progressive Democrats, the challenge now is not just to fight Trump’s policies but also to listen to the people he is betraying.
Dec 6, 2016 / Katrina vanden Heuvel