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Second-Richest Man Jeff Bezos Defends Oil Industry Price-Gouging
Prices at the pump have bolstered the call by progressives for a windfall profits tax, which Bezos would oppose.
New Proposal Would Tax the Rich to House Low-Income People in Los Angeles
A proposal on the ballot in Los Angeles would tax turnovers of luxury properties to fund affordable housing.
Organic Food Maker Amy’s Kitchen Faces Several Unfair Labor Practice Charges
Workers at Amy's Kitchen report a breakneck work pace, denial of bathroom breaks, and surveillance, threats and firings.
Billionaires Avoid Taxes on an Epic Scale. Here’s How.
The key ways in which the ultrawealthy avoid taxes are largely unavailable to most taxpayers.
Sanders Calls for Windfall Tax to Defend Economy Against Corporate Greed
The demand for the popular proposal comes as Biden's call for a federal gas tax holiday faces growing pushback.
Maine Chipotle Workers File to Form Company’s First-Ever Union
The workers recently staged a walkout over understaffing and safety concerns.
Mexican GM Workers Win an 8.5 Percent Wage Hike in First Union Contract
In a historic victory, the workers voted last year to be represented by an independent union. Now they have a contract.
Biden Says He’s “Proud” of Apple Workers Who Formed Company’s First Union
“Everybody’s better off” with a union, the president said.
Don’t Let Corporations Profit From Our Inflation Pain
Corporations are blaming rising prices on elected officials and worker organizing even as they rake in record profits.
A TikTok Investor Has Avoided $1 Billion in Taxes. Now He’s a GOP Megadonor.
Susquehanna founder Jeff Yass is now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election deniers.