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For Trump’s Rich Appointees, Death May Be Certain but Taxes Aren’t
If Republicans succeed in repealing the estate tax, Trump's cabinet and their heirs may be able to defer capital gains taxes forever.

Billionaires Celebrate Their Own Social Security Freedom Day
Tax Freedom Day is an anti-government propaganda gimmick where the billionaire class suggests we stop “working for the government.”

Oregon’s Higher Education Funding Woes Continue Unabated
public universities in Oregon must still confront their budget prospects and the impacts on the students they serve.

Ode to the Death Tax
The often ignored and misrepresented estate tax faces abolition posing a threat to democracy.

“We’ll Look at Everything”: More Thoughts on Trump’s $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
To stimulate the economy, create new jobs and generate new GDP requires an injection of new money.

A New Take on Unrigging Our Taxes
Our super rich have their own personal trainers, chefs and pilots. Maybe we should give them their own personal tax collectors.

The Six Worst Things About Trump’s Tax Plan
If Congress takes up tax reform in early 2017, the White House will push cuts that would benefit the wealthy, including the president-elect himself and his family members.

Universal Basic Income: A Simple Tool to Fight Poverty
A universal basic income is the most effective way to fight poverty in the United States.

Comparing the Clinton and Trump Tax Plans
A look at the Trump and Clinton tax proposals, and the evidence about how taxing the wealthy affects economic growth.

Making the Rich Pay
Pulling the lever to tax the 1% is about as satisfying as voting gets.