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Our members have a lot to say about the latest developments on taxes, wages, and the distribution of political power.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

In their quest to win back the working-class vote, Democrats have recently taken one step forward and two steps back. For this week’s Closer Look, we’d like to tell you about these steps – and what we believe Democrats need to do to get on the right track.

February 13, 2025

America’s life raft needs to be union-made

America’s life raft needs to be union-made

Last week, we told you about Trump’s strategy to “flood the zone” by ushering in an endless parade of policy changes in an effort to totally overwhelm his opponents and hamper their ability to effectively fight back. It’s now week three of Trump’s second term, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that his flood zone has become something of a tsunami.

February 7, 2025

Democrats need a tax life raft in Trump’s flood zone

Democrats need a tax life raft in Trump’s flood zone

President Trump has been in office for nine days, but it feels more like nine years in light of how much his administration has already managed to do and change.

January 30, 2025

Buy, Hold for Decades, Sell!

Buy, Hold for Decades, Sell!

The tax loophole that’s concentrating America’s wealth — and political power — at the top.

January 29, 2025

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

In their quest to win back the working-class vote, Democrats have recently taken one step forward and two steps back. For this week’s Closer Look, we’d like to tell you about these steps – and what we believe Democrats need to do to get on the right track.

February 13, 2025

America’s life raft needs to be union-made

America’s life raft needs to be union-made

Last week, we told you about Trump’s strategy to “flood the zone” by ushering in an endless parade of policy changes in an effort to totally overwhelm his opponents and hamper their ability to effectively fight back. It’s now week three of Trump’s second term, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed that his flood zone has become something of a tsunami.

February 7, 2025

Democrats need a tax life raft in Trump’s flood zone

Democrats need a tax life raft in Trump’s flood zone

President Trump has been in office for nine days, but it feels more like nine years in light of how much his administration has already managed to do and change.

January 30, 2025

Buy, Hold for Decades, Sell!

Buy, Hold for Decades, Sell!

The tax loophole that’s concentrating America’s wealth — and political power — at the top.

January 29, 2025

We Must Draw The Line

We Must Draw The Line

On Monday, the world marked two important beginnings: the start of President Donald Trump’s second term and the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland – better known as simply “Davos.” What we witnessed of the attendees at one event made us all the more confident in our demands of the attendees at the other.

January 23, 2025

Michigan Democrats Need to Stand Firm on Wages

Michigan Democrats Need to Stand Firm on Wages

We usually use this newsletter to discuss national news. But this week, we’ve decided to buck tradition by spotlighting what’s going on right now with wages in Michigan – and explain why the outcome of this state-level battle has serious implications for the Democratic party as a whole.

January 16, 2025

Our New Year’s Resolution

Our New Year’s Resolution

Happy New Year! We hope that you and those close to you have had a wonderful start to 2025. We might be millionaires, but we’re no different than most when it comes to setting New Year’s resolutions. We think goal setting is important in any year and season, but especially this year as Republicans assume their “trifecta” of control in both chambers of Congress and the White House in less than two weeks.

January 10, 2025

Heard About Buy-Borrow-Die? Meet Buy-Hold for Decades-Sell

Heard About Buy-Borrow-Die? Meet Buy-Hold for Decades-Sell

Billionaire investment gains that don’t escape tax entirely end up taxed far more lightly than most Americans realize. A ‘Billionaires Income Tax’ could fix that.

January 6, 2025

A Little Background On the Debt Ceiling

A Little Background On the Debt Ceiling

As I’m sure you’ve seen, the debt ceiling is in the news again as President Elon Musk and VP Donald Trump try to figure out how to lead the incoming kakistocracy. We thought it would be helpful to explain the issue and the negotiations around it, if you’re looking for some light reading as you finish up your holiday shopping.

December 20, 2024

Fool Me 701 Times, Shame On Me

Fool Me 701 Times, Shame On Me

Last night, President Elon Musk and Vice President Donald Trump—yes, you read that right—joined forces to kill a funding deal crafted by congressional Republicans to keep the government from shutting down on Friday. Good riddance. If Democrats are going to provide the majority of votes for a short-term government funding bill, it shouldn’t be one that would help unwind one of the signature accomplishments of the Biden era: cracking down on rich tax cheats.

December 19, 2024

Urge the President to Free Charles Littlejohn

Urge the President to Free Charles Littlejohn

Today, the Patriotic Millionaires joined forces with the Revolving Door Project to launch a grassroots letter campaign – housed at FreeCharlesLittlejohn.com – to urge President Biden to commute the prison sentence of Charles Littlejohn. For this week’s Closer Look, I want to tell you about Charles Littlejohn, make my case as to why he deserves clemency from the president, and do my best to encourage you to join our cause.

December 17, 2024

‘Tis the Season…to Pay the People!

‘Tis the Season…to Pay the People!

If you’re looking to do some holiday shopping this weekend, we have a great tip for you: order a copy of Pay the People! Why Fair Pay is Good for Business and Great for America from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop!

December 13, 2024