San Francisco Dems, in unprecedented move, could break with state party to oppose billionaire tax by Junyao Yang August 20, 2026 (MissionLocal.org) The California Democratic Party narrowly voted in early August to support the upcoming billionaire wealth tax. San Francisco’s local party chapter appears poised to buck that choice: It is taking unprecedented… Continue reading
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to reporters inside the US Capitol in Washington, DC on May 20, 2026. (Photo by Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) “You have chosen to protect California’s billionaires at the expense of Californians’ health,” said Gabriel Zucman. Jake Johnson Jun 22, 2026 A world-renowned economist and expert… Continue reading
Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks onstage during an event on November 29, 2023 in New York City. (Photo: Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for The New York Times) “While most Americans predominantly live off the income they earn from a job—income that is taxed all year, every year—the very richest households live… Continue reading
By Leigh Thomas October 23, 20231:04 PM PDT Updated 3 days ago (reuters.com) PARIS, Oct 23 (Reuters) – Governments should open a new front in the international clampdown on tax evasion with a global minimum tax on billionaires, which could raise $250 billion annually, the EU Tax Observatory said on Monday…. Continue reading
Obama’s former acting Solicitor General and a senator-turned-lobbyist are helping a dark money group pressure the high court. JULIA ROCK President Obama’s former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal speaking outside the U.S. Supreme Court (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)SHARE The former Supreme Court lawyer for the Obama administration and a Democratic senator-turned-lobbyist… Continue reading
