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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