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Our members have a lot to say about the latest developments on taxes, wages, and the distribution of political power.
Unlike Trump, We Did Our Homework on Taxes

Unlike Trump, We Did Our Homework on Taxes

Unlike President Trump and congressional Republicans, we’re not letting go of our proposal to raise taxes on the rich. While they may have ideas and “concepts of a plan,” we are the ones with a legitimate, well-constructed legislative agenda that will deliver real and substantive relief to working people.

May 8, 2025

America needs our “Cost of Living” Tax Cut Act

America needs our “Cost of Living” Tax Cut Act

At a press conference in August 2024, while standing in front of a table stacked with grocery staples, then-presidential candidate Donald Trump said, “When I win, I will immediately bring prices down, starting on day one.” We’re now officially 100 days into Trump’s second presidency, and not only did the president break that promise, but he is actively pursuing a policy agenda that will make America’s checkout lines wildly more expensive than they already are.

May 1, 2025

Staff the IRS. Save Direct File. Resist Trump.

Staff the IRS. Save Direct File. Resist Trump.

We don’t think it’s too much to ask to have an IRS that is equipped to collect the taxes that Americans owe and to help working people file their returns without undue burden. It’s a pity that the Trump administration disagrees.

April 24, 2025

‘Oppressive’ Taxation That Isn’t

‘Oppressive’ Taxation That Isn’t

The nightmare scenarios anti-tax groups paint ignore the huge impact of ‘buy-hold for decades-sell’ tax avoidance on the taxes our ultra-rich end up paying.

April 22, 2025

19 Results
Oligarchs versus All of Us

Oligarchs versus All of Us

In the final feverish stretch of the election, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with policy announcements, endless fundraising texts, and news cycles that seem to last only minutes. If you’re feeling exhausted, we get it – we’re right there with you.

November 4, 2024

Why Is Elon Musk Supporting Donald Trump? Tax Avoidance!

Why Is Elon Musk Supporting Donald Trump? Tax Avoidance!

Elon Musk, The New York Times reports, has gone all in for Donald Trump. His pro-Trump America PAC, has already spent $118 million and has the budget to spend tens of millions more, almost all of that coming from Musk himself.

November 4, 2024

Our Final Endorsements of 2024

Our Final Endorsements of 2024

It’s hard to believe that we are just 12 days away from Election Day. The Patriotic Millionaires have never minced words, and we’re not going to start now: the stakes are extraordinarily high.

October 24, 2024

Ron Johnson: Misguided or Shilling for the Rich?

Ron Johnson: Misguided or Shilling for the Rich?

If you were a rich Wisconsinite striving to get even richer and you had little regard for intellectual honesty or the well-being of your fellow citizens, you would agree with Sen. Ron Johnson’s remarks at last month’s Senate Finance Committee hearing. Otherwise, you’d find the senator’s views troublesome, to say the least.

October 10, 2024

How Billionaires’ Political Spending Undermines Our Democracy

How Billionaires’ Political Spending Undermines Our Democracy

When they bankroll electoral candidates to the tune of millions, billionaires claim they are merely exercising their First Amendment right to free speech. And while the Supreme Court and current law might be on their side, their political “largesse” is a dangerous subversion of our democracy.

October 10, 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

Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July!

We here at the Patriotic Millionaires like to use Independence Day to remind ourselves what patriotism means and why we go about calling ourselves “patriotic” in the first place. And judging by recent events at the Supreme Court, this refresher on American patriotism is sorely needed.

July 4, 2024