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Financial Transactions Taxes Are No Longer a “Fringe” Idea
Financial transactions taxes are gaining traction among centrists, including Wall Street types.
Influence of Wall Street Donors Has Exploded in Decade Since “Citizens United”
Outside groups outspent the candidates in 126 races, effectively becoming substitutes for candidate campaigns.
California Bill Would Raise Taxes on Corporations With Large CEO-Worker Pay Gaps
California's debate over a CEO pay tax foreshadows a larger federal fight.
Nearly 150 Arrested at Protests Exposing Wall Street’s Link to Climate Crisis
The protest was led by actor and activist Jane Fonda.
As Toys “R” Us Stages Holiday Comeback, Workers Organize to Protect Themselves
Retail workers are organizing to make sure private equity firms can’t make money by putting people out of work.
Banks Use Public Credit Backed by Public Funds to Feed Bottom Lines
Some experts believe bankers are depriving small businesses of affordable loans in order to line their own pockets.
Let’s Stop Wall Street Predators From Banking on Displacement
It's time to impose a speculation and vacancy tax on the real estate corporations destroying our neighborhoods.
We Already Have a Wealth Tax. It’s Just Paid to Hedge Fund Managers.
Hedge fund managers are scaremongering about a Warren or Sanders presidency. Really, they're worried about being taxed.
Trump’s Inner Circle Used the 2008 Housing Crash to Get Rich
Much of the so-called recovery is a result of large private equity firms buying up foreclosed homes.
Wall Street Is Killing Local Newspapers
Predatory investors are trying to put a price tag on our free press.