“ Because my country — our country — means more than my money. ”
Charlie Fink, former AOL executive
Follow Us
The debt ceiling crisis may soon be over. Just a few days ago, President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy struck a deal to suspend the debt limit and freeze federal spending over… Dear Mr. Musk: I know you’ve been getting a lot of unsolicited advice about Twitter lately but nobody is asking the question that keeps running through my mind: who will… It’s been a full decade now since I first predicted or, really, warned, that America would have its first trillionaire before 2040. I stand by that warning today. Unfortunately, everything… Republicans are holding the economy hostage by refusing to raise the debt ceiling for one reason and one reason only: their determination to slash federal spending and make the poor… There is perhaps no greater symbol for our current age of extreme wealth, inequality, and environmental devastation than private jets. Earlier this month, the Patriotic Millionaires co-released a report –… As President Biden and Speaker McCarthy wrap up a meaningless, unproductive meeting about the debt ceiling, the Patriotic Millionaires would like to offer our perspective on the absurdity masquerading as… Workers in America have made some strides over the last few years, but unfortunately the road to real and lasting economic security remains long. With a debt ceiling crisis poised to potentially… Last week’s 2023 Annual Spring Meeting was a smashing success! Over the course of two days, we hosted policymakers, experts, and activists in conversations about the need to restructure the… Happy Tax Day! For millions of Americans, today is the last day to file federal, state, and local taxes. (If you haven’t already filed, get cracking!) But Tax Day is… Next week is Tax Day, and you know what that means… ….(yes, you need to stop procrastinating and file your taxes, but that’s not what we’re talking about)…. …The Patriotic… As Tax Day approaches, it’s a good time to examine some myths about how people – and the wealthy in particular – respond to higher taxes. As we all know,… The state of Michigan is well-known for many things (cherries, sand dunes, and its famous mitten shape), but economically, Michigan is probably most distinguished by its connection to the automobile… Imagine what would happen if, six months after an internet-based election, we learned that the election had been hacked and the wrong people declared the winners? Or, if a group… If you grew up in America, then you almost definitely have heard some variation of the refrain: “America is the greatest country in the world.” It’s an idea that’s so… My name is Morris Pearl. I am the Chair of the Patriotic Millionaires and a former managing director at BlackRock. We usually write this newsletter in the collective voice of…Cutting through the spin around the debt ceiling deal
An Open Letter to Elon Musk
The First Trillionaire: No Cause for Celebration
Work requirements make the poor poorer
High Flyers – The Cost of Private Jets for the Rest of Us
Biden must not blink on the debt ceiling
There’s still work to do with wages
Why We Don’t Just Send a Check to the IRS
Patriotic Millionaires Head to Washington for Tax Day
American Agenda (The Money Part)
Why Patriotic Millionaires Love High-Tax States
Right-to-work is out-the-door in Michigan
Why Internet Voting is a Threat to Our Democracy
The Deadly Consequences of Inequality
The Silicon Valley Bank Failure Explained
I don’t want to add to my personal net worth at the expense of my fellow Americans. I can pay more, I should pay more, and I reject the false concept that we wealthy Americans are the job creators who will leave the country with our money if we’re asked to pay our fair share. —Karen Stewart, Patriotic Millionaire and Angel Investor
Workers at big-box chains around the country are waking up and standing up for their rights – and we love to see it!
https://t.co/wbzfjWtJF2
BREAKING: Barnes & Noble workers at the company's flagship store in NYC just voted to unionize with @RWDSU.
An overwhelming 97% voted to form the second unionized Barnes & Noble after a unanimous union victory in Hadley, MA, last month.
https://t.co/jVokk4TcjX
Enough is enough. It's time to tax the PGA Tour.
https://t.co/y6eT2Kbr4a
It's time to rethink the "Fight for 15" to a fight for a real, living wage.
https://t.co/gyZuvsgIgX
Patriotic Millionaires
