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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

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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

AMERICA 250: The Money Agenda

AMERICA 250: The Money Agenda

The Money Agenda: A Bold, Surprisingly Simple Vision for the Next 250 Years of American Prosperity

April 4, 2025

Please Tell Whitmer and Brinks to Save the Raise in Michigan!

Please Tell Whitmer and Brinks to Save the Raise in Michigan!

If you are just tuning into the cacophonous hammering of one of the final nails in the Democratic Party’s coffin, don’t worry, you still have time to stop the economic and political fiasco unfolding in Michigan before it’s too late.

February 19, 2025

Patriotic Millionaire to Governor Whitmer: Don’t Sign Senate Bill 8

Patriotic Millionaire to Governor Whitmer: Don’t Sign Senate Bill 8

I am writing to you to strongly ask you to NOT sign Senate Bill 8. I am a Michigander that lives in Oregon. I pay more in state taxes to Michigan than I do to Oregon, so I feel I have a say about what values the state of Michigan is run on.

February 18, 2025

Whitmer Makes Her Choice: Presidential Material or Empty (Pink) Suit?

Whitmer Makes Her Choice: Presidential Material or Empty (Pink) Suit?

Happy Presidents’ Day. Let’s talk about 2028 presidential hopeful Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan. To the many top Democrats hoping this pink-suited, plain-spoken Midwesterner can pull a victorious phoenix from the ashes of the Democratic party, a note of caution: “Big Gretch” is three days away from tossing a bucket of ice cold water on your barely smoldering embers.

February 18, 2025

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

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