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Our members have a lot to say about the latest developments on taxes, wages, and the distribution of political power.
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

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Pass the American Stability Act!

Pass the American Stability Act!

America is suffering from twin wage and tax crises, and today, the Patriotic Millionaires are excited to announce a bold, innovative solution we’ve worked on with our allies on the Hill! Today, with support from our organization and a number of cosponsors, Representative Summer Lee (PA-12) has introduced the American Stability Act.

September 30, 2024

Bank of America is Showing that Higher Wages and Good Business Can Coexist

Bank of America is Showing that Higher Wages and Good Business Can Coexist

Bank of America just announced that it will increase its company-wide minimum wage in October to $24 an hour, one of the highest wage floors in the United States. This $1 increase from the company’s current wage floor is more than good news for BofA’s employees – it’s further evidence that doing well and doing good can and should coexist in corporate America. 

September 20, 2024

Bob Lord is on a roll!

Bob Lord is on a roll!

Our Senior Vice President of Tax Policy, Bob Lord, has been on a roll for the last few weeks – so much so that we’ve decided to devote an entire Closer Look to bragging about him!

September 19, 2024

The Business Case for Paying the People

The Business Case for Paying the People

My name is John Driscoll. I am a member of the Patriotic Millionaires and a Senior Advisor to Walgreens Boots Alliance and the EQT Group. Previously, I was the CEO of CareCentrix, Group President for New Markets at Medco, and Executive Vice President at Walker Digital.

September 12, 2024

The New York Times is Validating What We’ve Been Saying

The New York Times is Validating What We’ve Been Saying

For what feels like forever, the Patriotic Millionaires have been talking about the need to tax unrealized capital gains. We’ve been talking about the need to uplift workers affected by deindustrialization. And we’ve been talking about the looming expiration of many provisions of the 2017 GOP Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Now, The New York Times has entered all these conversations, and we’re feeling some considerable validation because of it.

September 5, 2024

Master Plan: A Podcast You Won’t Want to Miss

Master Plan: A Podcast You Won’t Want to Miss

There is an abundance of high-quality podcasts out there. Few among us have time to listen even to just a fraction of them. Still, one upcoming podcast series bears recommendation: Master Plan: The True Crime of Stolen Democracy, from The Lever. The Lever has unearthed never-before-reported documents proving this 50-year plot was a coordinated effort by wealthy individuals.

August 29, 2024

Watch ‘The Deciders’ on Apple TV

Watch ‘The Deciders’ on Apple TV

The Patriotic Millionaires are everywhere these days. We’re on the radio. We’re in the Midwest. We’re in the South. We’re in Washington, D.C. and at the United Nations. And now, we’re somewhere new: the big screen! The Deciders, a documentary about our Great Economy Project, was released on Apple TV TODAY!

August 28, 2024

Law and Order Means Supporting the IRS

Law and Order Means Supporting the IRS

If lawmakers take their oath to uphold and protect the law seriously, they must unconditionally support properly funding the IRS. Otherwise, they are, by definition, criminal apologists – or, in the case of the current GOP presidential nominee, criminals themselves.

August 22, 2024

Broligarchs Are Wrong About Unrealized Gains

Broligarchs Are Wrong About Unrealized Gains

Tech broligarchs’ weird adoration of Donald Trump is problematic for a number of reasons, but their fears about having taxes levied on their unrealized capital gains may explain why they’re so willing to abandon the basic tenets of democracy to support their fellow billionaire.

August 15, 2024

No Tax On Tips Isn’t Very Pro-Worker

No Tax On Tips Isn’t Very Pro-Worker

Turns out, the biggest pro-worker piece of Donald Trump’s proposed economic agenda isn’t very pro-worker after all. On June 9, at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Trump pledged to eliminate taxes on tipped income if he wins the White House again.

August 8, 2024

What You Need to Know About Kamala Harris’ Record on Taxes

What You Need to Know About Kamala Harris’ Record on Taxes

As of this writing, Vice President Kamala Harris has secured support from enough delegates to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for president at the Democratic National Convention next month. With Harris now at the top of the ticket, we’d like to use this week’s Closer Look to explore her record on taxes. 

July 26, 2024

The Economist is Wrong About Unrealized Capital Gains 

The Economist is Wrong About Unrealized Capital Gains 

I have been a subscriber to and reader of The Economist for almost 20 years. I have appreciated their balanced and intelligent coverage of world events, with a perspective of classical economic liberalism. Yet I find myself in the unusual position of taking issue with two of their recent articles: “How to tax billionaires – and how not to” and “America’s rich never sell their assets. How should they be taxed?”

July 24, 2024