wealth inequality

Most States Have Tax Codes That Are Rigged To Benefit The Wealthy: Report

In many states, the tax code directly widens income inequality — and it’s a deliberate policy choice driven by low or nonexistent income taxes.
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The Rich Keep Getting Richer — And This Is 1 Big Reason Why

Thanks to policy changes, more and more of the country's megarich are keeping their wealth in the family.
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Bezos Bucks Break Up Bridge

Don’t you just hate it when your superyacht won’t fit under a bridge? That’s the totally relatable problem facing billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Fortunately, he has a solution …
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100 Millionaires And Billionaires Sign Open Letter Pleading For Higher Taxes

"Tax us, the rich, and tax us now," said the letter. Otherwise, there will be "pitchforks" over the injustice, they warned.
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Billionaire Wealth Has Soared As Millions Fell Into Poverty During Pandemic: Oxfam

The 10 richest people in the world — all white men — have more than doubled their wealth during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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The Pandemic Has Benefited One Group Of People: Billionaires

Roughly 3 out of 4 American billionaires have seen a rise in their net worths. Elon Musk alone has tripled his net worth during the pandemic.
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The 'Glass Floor' Is Keeping America's Richest Idiots At The Top

Elites are finding more ways to ensure that their children never run out of chances to fail.
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This Potential Presidential Candidate Doesn't Like Being Called A Billionaire

Howard Schultz has been dragged for being out of touch after lamenting how “billionaire” has become a dirty word.
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Kylie Jenner Is 'Self-Made' And Other Myths We Tell About The Extremely Wealthy

It's not just about hard work.
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Corporations Sitting On Their Assets, Latest Stats Reveal

Business isn't booming and workers' wages aren't moving, despite massive company tax cuts, according to data.
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