We need political leadership that is willing to crack down on #monopolies like #Amazon and the ultra-wealthy in this country - no more tax breaks or corporate welfare handouts at the expense of the rest of the nation's basic needs!
With such staggering economic inequality, it’s fair to ask: should we abolish billionaires? Now, this doesn’t mean confiscating the wealth and assets of the super rich, but it does mean creating a system in which economic gains are shared more widely.
ICYMI: Trump is killing yet another thing that helps consumers—again, at the behest of his corporate donor buddies who stand to gain from Americans using their tax filing services instead.
"When I picked up my granddaughter from the federal agents, she had a dirty diaper, a bruise on her face, and was developing a rash. She was exhausted and cried… My heart aches knowing this could happen to others, to my kids, or even me, despite being U.S. citizens.”
🚨BREAKING: The Trump administration has barred grocery stores from offering discounts to SNAP recipients, threatening penalties for stores that try to lower food costs for low-income families.
They won’t stop until hunger itself is privatized.
Do not let anyone tell you healthcare is too expensive for the United States government when we spent years sending blank checks to Benjamin Netanyahu to fund his Israeli war crimes. You’re getting kicked off Medicaid because corrupted politicians prioritize war over your health.
The CEO of GoFundMe says more and more people are crowdfunding to survive.
"Essentials, which are things like rent, utility bills, car payments, sort of your basic things you need to get through life—that category has gone up significantly in the last 3 years..."
Liesel Pritzker Simmons from the Pritzker family (yes, of Hyatt fame!), is a strong advocate for a #wealthtax, even if it gets her "kicked out of all the family office conferences!" 😮
We love her honesty and her commitment to impact beyond just investing. #taxtherich
Reminder that states are losing money they could use to improve roads, schools and people’s lives all because Republicans decided billionaires should pay even less in taxes
Musician and philanthropist Dave Matthews (@davematthewsbnd) with an estimated net worth of $350 million, is asking for his taxes to be raised to pay for school lunches rather than for more tax breaks for the ultra-rich.
#TaxTheRich#WealthTax#TaxJustice
Five media companies control 90% of our media market.
But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.
Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.
“WE MAKE, THEY TAKE”
From @MorePerfectUS — 50 billboards across 8 states are driving home the message that working Americans (teachers, nurses, etc) keep 🇺🇸 running, but billionaires keep taking more & more.
Share if you agree.
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Every year, Californians suffer ☠️14,000+ asthma hospitalizations and 💰$13 BILLION in costs from pollution.
We can’t afford a law that weakens local clean air protections.
@GavinNewsom — VETO #SB34.
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