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Tax the Rich
Pay the People
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We’re a group of millionaires demanding a political economy that works for everyone in America, not just wealthy people like us.
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Pay the People!
Why Fair Pay is Good for Business and Great for America

In Pay the People! two Patriotic Millionaires - John Driscoll, former President, US Healthcare, of Walgreens Boots Alliance, along with Morris Pearl, the Chair of Patriotic Millionaires and former Managing Director at BlackRock – make the case for the urgent need to raise the wage floor in America to the cost of living.

Our Priorities

Inequality in America hasn’t been this high since the Gilded Age, when robber barons like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller wielded massive wealth and influence. It’s now so extreme that it threatens the stability of our economy and our democracy.

But all hope is not lost. The good news is that the solutions to the problem are not complicated, and the Patriotic Millionaires have them all.

Tax the Rich

Wealthy Americans like us have rigged the tax code to give ourselves countless handouts, leaving working people paying higher rates than billionaires. We need to build a tax system that puts a check on the extreme inequality that threatens our economy and our democracy.

Pay the People

America is the richest country in the world, but tens of millions of workers still don’t make enough money to survive. We need to pay workers fairly in order to stabilize our economy, unlock new levels of growth, and ensure widely shared prosperity.

Spread the Power

In America today, lawmakers represent the interests and preferences of their donors and not their average constituents. We need to get big money out of politics and safeguard the right to vote to ensure everyone has their voice heard.

Meet The Millionaires

Morris Pearl

Morris Pearl

Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires and former Managing Director at BlackRock

I’m not any more altruistic than the next guy. I’m just greedy for a different kind of country.”
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Abigail Disney

Abigail Disney

Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, activist, and philanthropist

We have a responsibility to ensure that our planet is healthy and habitable for future generations. In my case as a person of wealth, I can only fulfill this responsibility if lawmakers strengthen their resolve to tax me more.”
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John Driscoll

John Driscoll

Senior Advisor to Walgreens Boots Alliance

It’s just basic business sense to recognize that workers are human beings, not disposable and replaceable cogs in a machine. When people are paid enough to feel a basic level of economic security, they will be stronger and more productive workers.”
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Our Perspectives

Pay the People! is Available TODAY!

Pay the People! is Available TODAY!

Today’s the day! We’re thrilled to announce that our new book, Pay the People! Why Fair Pay is Good for Business and Great for America, is now available to order online and in bookstores across the nation – and that our journey to ensure fair pay for all has entered an exciting new chapter.

December 3, 2024

We have a small request before Thanksgiving!

We have a small request before Thanksgiving!

We hope that you and those close to you have a safe and joyful Thanksgiving. Before the holiday begins, however, we wanted to reach out to you with a small ask.

November 27, 2024

We’re Ready for Our New Political Challenges

We’re Ready for Our New Political Challenges

Our members just finished gathering in Washington, DC this week to reflect on the past year, the outcome of last week’s election, and where we go from here. After a number of productive and engaging events, we feel ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead in the new year.

November 15, 2024

Because Every Great Country Starts with a Great Economy...

Working people can have the economy they want, but they have to demand it! The Great Economy Project is inspiring and supporting working people – the most powerful constituency in America – as they fight for an economy that gives them a chance to thrive regardless of what political party is in charge.