@jschwaber.bsky.social
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It's been quite a year! Really looking forward to being in conversation with @abbymaxman.bsky.social next week as she reflects on @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's work in 2025.
Registration info👇
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On December 9th, join Oxfam President and CEO @abbymaxman.bsky.social , for a reflection on 2025 and a look forward at what’s next for 2026.
Our work is made possible with your support and we’d love to see you there as we continue to work towards a more equal world.
oxfam.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Our work is made possible with your support and we’d love to see you there as we continue to work towards a more equal world.
oxfam.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It's been quite a year! Really looking forward to being in conversation with @abbymaxman.bsky.social next week as she reflects on @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's work in 2025.
Registration info👇
Registration info👇
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As the US assumes the G20 presidency and attempts to unilaterally exclude South Africa, @oxfamamerica.bsky.social is calling on all other #G20 countries to refuse to participate until SA is invited.
Our reaction here www.oxfamamerica.org/press/g20-co...
Our reaction here www.oxfamamerica.org/press/g20-co...
G20 countries should oppose ‘geopolitical bullying’ and refuse to participate in US-led G20 until South Africa invited, says Oxfam
In response to the State Department’s announcement that the United States will not extend an invitation to the South African g
www.oxfamamerica.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
As the US assumes the G20 presidency and attempts to unilaterally exclude South Africa, @oxfamamerica.bsky.social is calling on all other #G20 countries to refuse to participate until SA is invited.
Our reaction here www.oxfamamerica.org/press/g20-co...
Our reaction here www.oxfamamerica.org/press/g20-co...
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What does Trump's promised 'Golden Age' look like?
1 in 2 kids living in a poor or low-income household and the 10 richest billionaires gaining $70 billion each in a year.
My latest in @newsweek.com on spiraling US inequality & how this second Gilded Age can end. www.newsweek.com/a-golden-age...
1 in 2 kids living in a poor or low-income household and the 10 richest billionaires gaining $70 billion each in a year.
My latest in @newsweek.com on spiraling US inequality & how this second Gilded Age can end. www.newsweek.com/a-golden-age...
A ‘Golden Age of America’? More Like Trump’s Gilded Age | Opinion
The rights of some 900 U.S. billionaires do not take precedence over 340 million non-billionaires.
www.newsweek.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
What does Trump's promised 'Golden Age' look like?
1 in 2 kids living in a poor or low-income household and the 10 richest billionaires gaining $70 billion each in a year.
My latest in @newsweek.com on spiraling US inequality & how this second Gilded Age can end. www.newsweek.com/a-golden-age...
1 in 2 kids living in a poor or low-income household and the 10 richest billionaires gaining $70 billion each in a year.
My latest in @newsweek.com on spiraling US inequality & how this second Gilded Age can end. www.newsweek.com/a-golden-age...
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What's needed? To deliver for ordinary people by tackling extreme inequality, Oxfam calls for:
🔹Rebalancing power
🔹Unrigging the tax code
🔹Reimagining the safety net
🔹Supporting workers' rights
Check out our policy recommendations here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
🔹Rebalancing power
🔹Unrigging the tax code
🔹Reimagining the safety net
🔹Supporting workers' rights
Check out our policy recommendations here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
What's needed? To deliver for ordinary people by tackling extreme inequality, Oxfam calls for:
🔹Rebalancing power
🔹Unrigging the tax code
🔹Reimagining the safety net
🔹Supporting workers' rights
Check out our policy recommendations here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
🔹Rebalancing power
🔹Unrigging the tax code
🔹Reimagining the safety net
🔹Supporting workers' rights
Check out our policy recommendations here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
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The good news is—the country got out of the first Gilded Age, and it can get out of this one.
We've feature insights from organizers and other experts on the front lines of fighting inequality. They know what's up.
It's time for policymakers to heed their demands.
We've feature insights from organizers and other experts on the front lines of fighting inequality. They know what's up.
It's time for policymakers to heed their demands.
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The good news is—the country got out of the first Gilded Age, and it can get out of this one.
We've feature insights from organizers and other experts on the front lines of fighting inequality. They know what's up.
It's time for policymakers to heed their demands.
We've feature insights from organizers and other experts on the front lines of fighting inequality. They know what's up.
It's time for policymakers to heed their demands.
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@warren.senate.gov says it best, in her powerful foreword to our report.
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
@warren.senate.gov says it best, in her powerful foreword to our report.
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The divides we see today are no accident. Since 1989, the top 1% grabbed at least 987x more wealth per household than B20.
Policymakers have prioritized the wealthy over ordinary people. We get into Reagan on labor, Clinton's welfare reforms, Bush's tax cuts for the rich & more.
Policymakers have prioritized the wealthy over ordinary people. We get into Reagan on labor, Clinton's welfare reforms, Bush's tax cuts for the rich & more.
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
The divides we see today are no accident. Since 1989, the top 1% grabbed at least 987x more wealth per household than B20.
Policymakers have prioritized the wealthy over ordinary people. We get into Reagan on labor, Clinton's welfare reforms, Bush's tax cuts for the rich & more.
Policymakers have prioritized the wealthy over ordinary people. We get into Reagan on labor, Clinton's welfare reforms, Bush's tax cuts for the rich & more.
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Unfortunately (unless you're a billionaire) the very rich do keep getting richer.
📈The richest 0.1%'s share of assets (12.6%) & the stock market (24%) are now higher than any time in modern history.
Such extreme wealth-->outsized power, corroding democracy.
📈The richest 0.1%'s share of assets (12.6%) & the stock market (24%) are now higher than any time in modern history.
Such extreme wealth-->outsized power, corroding democracy.
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Unfortunately (unless you're a billionaire) the very rich do keep getting richer.
📈The richest 0.1%'s share of assets (12.6%) & the stock market (24%) are now higher than any time in modern history.
Such extreme wealth-->outsized power, corroding democracy.
📈The richest 0.1%'s share of assets (12.6%) & the stock market (24%) are now higher than any time in modern history.
Such extreme wealth-->outsized power, corroding democracy.
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Meanwhile:
🔹US homelessness is at record highs
🔹Over 40% of the country (and ~1 in every 2 kids) is considered poor or low-income
🔹Many millions of families are set to lose health insurance and access to food assistance, thanks to the largest wealth transfer upwards in decades
🔹US homelessness is at record highs
🔹Over 40% of the country (and ~1 in every 2 kids) is considered poor or low-income
🔹Many millions of families are set to lose health insurance and access to food assistance, thanks to the largest wealth transfer upwards in decades
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Meanwhile:
🔹US homelessness is at record highs
🔹Over 40% of the country (and ~1 in every 2 kids) is considered poor or low-income
🔹Many millions of families are set to lose health insurance and access to food assistance, thanks to the largest wealth transfer upwards in decades
🔹US homelessness is at record highs
🔹Over 40% of the country (and ~1 in every 2 kids) is considered poor or low-income
🔹Many millions of families are set to lose health insurance and access to food assistance, thanks to the largest wealth transfer upwards in decades
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Journos: on Monday November 3 @oxfamamerica.bsky.social is releasing a new report on #inequality in the #USA.
Contact me regarding interview requests or for an embargoed copy of the press release and report. Thanks!
Contact me regarding interview requests or for an embargoed copy of the press release and report. Thanks!
October 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Journos: on Monday November 3 @oxfamamerica.bsky.social is releasing a new report on #inequality in the #USA.
Contact me regarding interview requests or for an embargoed copy of the press release and report. Thanks!
Contact me regarding interview requests or for an embargoed copy of the press release and report. Thanks!
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Grateful to all who contributed to this work—and to everybody out there fighting for a more equal world in these strange times.
Check out our report and methodology note here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
Press release: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/riches....
Feedback warmly welcomed!
Check out our report and methodology note here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
Press release: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/riches....
Feedback warmly welcomed!
UNEQUAL: The rise of a new American oligarchy and the agenda we need
This past year has been indelibly shaped by concentrated wealth and power. The 10 richest U.S. billionaires got $698 billion weal
oxfamamerica.org
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Grateful to all who contributed to this work—and to everybody out there fighting for a more equal world in these strange times.
Check out our report and methodology note here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
Press release: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/riches....
Feedback warmly welcomed!
Check out our report and methodology note here: oxfamamerica.org/unequal
Press release: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/riches....
Feedback warmly welcomed!
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NEW: @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's US inequality report🧵
10 richest Americans gained $698 billion in the past year.
As tens of millions struggle to get by, Trump policies could drive US inequality to new extremes.
We dive deep on how we got here, and the change needed.
oxfamamerica.org/unequal
10 richest Americans gained $698 billion in the past year.
As tens of millions struggle to get by, Trump policies could drive US inequality to new extremes.
We dive deep on how we got here, and the change needed.
oxfamamerica.org/unequal
November 3, 2025 at 12:45 PM
NEW: @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's US inequality report🧵
10 richest Americans gained $698 billion in the past year.
As tens of millions struggle to get by, Trump policies could drive US inequality to new extremes.
We dive deep on how we got here, and the change needed.
oxfamamerica.org/unequal
10 richest Americans gained $698 billion in the past year.
As tens of millions struggle to get by, Trump policies could drive US inequality to new extremes.
We dive deep on how we got here, and the change needed.
oxfamamerica.org/unequal
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New poverty data just out affirms a shameful fact:
The US is one of the most unequal rich countries in the world.
Home to more billionaires than any other country, and 43.7 million ppl in poverty. Trump's agenda is set to make things worse.
Our take👇 www.oxfamamerica.org/press/new-us...
The US is one of the most unequal rich countries in the world.
Home to more billionaires than any other country, and 43.7 million ppl in poverty. Trump's agenda is set to make things worse.
Our take👇 www.oxfamamerica.org/press/new-us...
New US data shows 43.7 million people in poverty, with "President Trump's agenda set to further impoverish families and inflame inequality" — Oxfam
In response to the U.S. Census Bureau’s release of new data on poverty and incomes in 2024, Rebecca Riddell, Oxfam America’s E
www.oxfamamerica.org
September 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
New poverty data just out affirms a shameful fact:
The US is one of the most unequal rich countries in the world.
Home to more billionaires than any other country, and 43.7 million ppl in poverty. Trump's agenda is set to make things worse.
Our take👇 www.oxfamamerica.org/press/new-us...
The US is one of the most unequal rich countries in the world.
Home to more billionaires than any other country, and 43.7 million ppl in poverty. Trump's agenda is set to make things worse.
Our take👇 www.oxfamamerica.org/press/new-us...
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Countries have started negotiating a new tax treaty
The US? Not in the room
Trump's unilateralism hurts ordinary people in the US and (no surprise) helps profitable corps & wealthy individuals who pay too little in tax
My take from negotiations👇 politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/the-most-hop...
The US? Not in the room
Trump's unilateralism hurts ordinary people in the US and (no surprise) helps profitable corps & wealthy individuals who pay too little in tax
My take from negotiations👇 politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/the-most-hop...
The Most Hopeful Economic Story That’s Not in the News
A new tax treaty is a chance for needed change.
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org
August 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Countries have started negotiating a new tax treaty
The US? Not in the room
Trump's unilateralism hurts ordinary people in the US and (no surprise) helps profitable corps & wealthy individuals who pay too little in tax
My take from negotiations👇 politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/the-most-hop...
The US? Not in the room
Trump's unilateralism hurts ordinary people in the US and (no surprise) helps profitable corps & wealthy individuals who pay too little in tax
My take from negotiations👇 politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/the-most-hop...
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'This is the price of oligarchy: a society that is sicker, hungrier, and poorer.'
@oxfamamerica.bsky.social's @abbymaxman.bsky.social on the billionaire tax handouts Trump will sign into law today. A 'historic act of cruelty' with 'deadly' consequences.
www.oxfamamerica.org/press/press-...
@oxfamamerica.bsky.social's @abbymaxman.bsky.social on the billionaire tax handouts Trump will sign into law today. A 'historic act of cruelty' with 'deadly' consequences.
www.oxfamamerica.org/press/press-...
President Trump’s tax bill ‘a historic act of cruelty’ that leaves ordinary people ‘sicker, hungrier, and poorer’ – Oxfam
In response to reports that President Trump will sign his regressive and harmful tax bill into law today, Oxfam America President and CEO Abby Maxman said:
www.oxfamamerica.org
July 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
'This is the price of oligarchy: a society that is sicker, hungrier, and poorer.'
@oxfamamerica.bsky.social's @abbymaxman.bsky.social on the billionaire tax handouts Trump will sign into law today. A 'historic act of cruelty' with 'deadly' consequences.
www.oxfamamerica.org/press/press-...
@oxfamamerica.bsky.social's @abbymaxman.bsky.social on the billionaire tax handouts Trump will sign into law today. A 'historic act of cruelty' with 'deadly' consequences.
www.oxfamamerica.org/press/press-...
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So grateful to connect with global movements demanding justice at #FFD4.
A real source of hope. As we fight US efforts to take away families' food and healthcare to give billionaires tax breaks, and tank multilateralism to pad the profits of corporations.
La lucha continua✊
A real source of hope. As we fight US efforts to take away families' food and healthcare to give billionaires tax breaks, and tank multilateralism to pad the profits of corporations.
La lucha continua✊
July 3, 2025 at 12:27 PM
So grateful to connect with global movements demanding justice at #FFD4.
A real source of hope. As we fight US efforts to take away families' food and healthcare to give billionaires tax breaks, and tank multilateralism to pad the profits of corporations.
La lucha continua✊
A real source of hope. As we fight US efforts to take away families' food and healthcare to give billionaires tax breaks, and tank multilateralism to pad the profits of corporations.
La lucha continua✊
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As #FFD4 approaches, we call for new strategic alliances to address inequality.
For taxing the super-rich to pay for public services & climate action (9 out of 10 support it globally!).
For reforms to the international financial architecture & more. 👉 oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
For taxing the super-rich to pay for public services & climate action (9 out of 10 support it globally!).
For reforms to the international financial architecture & more. 👉 oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 – enough to end poverty 22 times over, as Oxfam warns global development “abysmally off track” ahead of crunch talks | Oxfam International
oxf.am
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
As #FFD4 approaches, we call for new strategic alliances to address inequality.
For taxing the super-rich to pay for public services & climate action (9 out of 10 support it globally!).
For reforms to the international financial architecture & more. 👉 oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
For taxing the super-rich to pay for public services & climate action (9 out of 10 support it globally!).
For reforms to the international financial architecture & more. 👉 oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
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We look at the misguided private finance takeover of development that's enriched wealthy investors but led to exclusion, poverty & exploitation
It's time to retire what @danielagabor.bsky.social calls the Wall Street Consensus. A public-first approach is need www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
It's time to retire what @danielagabor.bsky.social calls the Wall Street Consensus. A public-first approach is need www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
World’s richest 1% increased wealth by $33.9 trillion since 2015, Oxfam says
That amount is “more than enough to eliminate annual poverty 22 times over,” according to a new analysis from the anti-poverty group.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
We look at the misguided private finance takeover of development that's enriched wealthy investors but led to exclusion, poverty & exploitation
It's time to retire what @danielagabor.bsky.social calls the Wall Street Consensus. A public-first approach is need www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
It's time to retire what @danielagabor.bsky.social calls the Wall Street Consensus. A public-first approach is need www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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Stark numbers:
Since 1995, private wealth has surged 8x more than public wealth
Since 2015, the top 1% gained over $33.9 trillion, enough to end annual poverty 22x
Today 3.7 billion+ live in poverty. Billionaires (3000 ppl) hold equal to 14.6% of global GDP.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
Since 1995, private wealth has surged 8x more than public wealth
Since 2015, the top 1% gained over $33.9 trillion, enough to end annual poverty 22x
Today 3.7 billion+ live in poverty. Billionaires (3000 ppl) hold equal to 14.6% of global GDP.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
Billionaires’ wealth surged $6.5tn over past decade, Oxfam reports
Real-terms gains of $33.9tn for world’s richest 1% ‘enough to end annual global poverty 22 times over’, charity says
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Stark numbers:
Since 1995, private wealth has surged 8x more than public wealth
Since 2015, the top 1% gained over $33.9 trillion, enough to end annual poverty 22x
Today 3.7 billion+ live in poverty. Billionaires (3000 ppl) hold equal to 14.6% of global GDP.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
Since 1995, private wealth has surged 8x more than public wealth
Since 2015, the top 1% gained over $33.9 trillion, enough to end annual poverty 22x
Today 3.7 billion+ live in poverty. Billionaires (3000 ppl) hold equal to 14.6% of global GDP.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/ju...
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🚨New Oxfam analysis looks at how extreme inequality is derailing global development - and the change that's needed.
🌍Check out 'From Private Profit to Public Power' oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
🧵below👇
🌍Check out 'From Private Profit to Public Power' oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
🧵below👇
New wealth of top 1% surges by over $33.9 trillion since 2015 – enough to end poverty 22 times over, as Oxfam warns global development “abysmally off track” ahead of crunch talks | Oxfam International
oxf.am
June 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
🚨New Oxfam analysis looks at how extreme inequality is derailing global development - and the change that's needed.
🌍Check out 'From Private Profit to Public Power' oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
🧵below👇
🌍Check out 'From Private Profit to Public Power' oxf.am/ffd-brief-2025
🧵below👇
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Figures based on gains in billionaire wealth from 4/30/24 to 4/30/25.
Check out our full press release here: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/wealth...
Check out our full press release here: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/wealth...
Wealth of 10 richest US billionaires increased by over $360 billion in the last year, as President Trump and Congress prepare massive tax giveaway for the ultra-rich
Despite recent tariff-related market turmoil, the 10 richest U.S. billionaires saw their wealth increase by $365 billion
www.oxfamamerica.org
May 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Figures based on gains in billionaire wealth from 4/30/24 to 4/30/25.
Check out our full press release here: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/wealth...
Check out our full press release here: www.oxfamamerica.org/press/wealth...
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NEW from @oxfamamerica.bsky.social:
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
May 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
NEW from @oxfamamerica.bsky.social:
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
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As Trump and Republicans in Congress push billionaire tax handouts, we had to ask:
Are the billionaires doing okay??🤔
We crunched the numbers and found out—surprise, surprise—they're doing great!👇
Are the billionaires doing okay??🤔
We crunched the numbers and found out—surprise, surprise—they're doing great!👇
NEW from @oxfamamerica.bsky.social:
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
🔹The wealth of the 10 richest US billionaires increased by $365 billion in the past year.
🔹A modest tax on their fortunes would cover 1 year of food assistance for 22.5 million ppl.
🔹It would take 10 typical workers 726,000 yrs to make that much.
May 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As Trump and Republicans in Congress push billionaire tax handouts, we had to ask:
Are the billionaires doing okay??🤔
We crunched the numbers and found out—surprise, surprise—they're doing great!👇
Are the billionaires doing okay??🤔
We crunched the numbers and found out—surprise, surprise—they're doing great!👇
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The big Republican tax bill is not so beautiful.
Unless you're superrich or a big multinational company.
Everything else is shortchanged: our families, jobs, and our climate.
Our @factcoalition.bsky.social take:
thefactcoalition.org/house-tax-pa...
Unless you're superrich or a big multinational company.
Everything else is shortchanged: our families, jobs, and our climate.
Our @factcoalition.bsky.social take:
thefactcoalition.org/house-tax-pa...
House Tax Package Doubles Down on Tax Breaks for Multinational Corporations
The House Ways and Means Committee’s draft tax bill extends trillions of dollars in wasteful and unpopular tax breaks, paving the way for massive cuts to vital health and other public services.
thefactcoalition.org
May 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The big Republican tax bill is not so beautiful.
Unless you're superrich or a big multinational company.
Everything else is shortchanged: our families, jobs, and our climate.
Our @factcoalition.bsky.social take:
thefactcoalition.org/house-tax-pa...
Unless you're superrich or a big multinational company.
Everything else is shortchanged: our families, jobs, and our climate.
Our @factcoalition.bsky.social take:
thefactcoalition.org/house-tax-pa...
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Don't believe everything the President posts—Trump doesn't plan to #TaxtheRich and neither do Republicans.
Oxfam's Jackson Gandour and I on why rumors shouldn't distract from a tax deal that will benefit the ultra-wealthy and hurt ordinary people.
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/rumors-and-s...
Oxfam's Jackson Gandour and I on why rumors shouldn't distract from a tax deal that will benefit the ultra-wealthy and hurt ordinary people.
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/rumors-and-s...
Rumors and Smokescreen: Republicans Don't Actually Plan To Tax The Rich
We love taxing billionaires. This ain't it. Rhetoric shouldn’t distract from an inequality-fueling tax deal
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org
May 12, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Don't believe everything the President posts—Trump doesn't plan to #TaxtheRich and neither do Republicans.
Oxfam's Jackson Gandour and I on why rumors shouldn't distract from a tax deal that will benefit the ultra-wealthy and hurt ordinary people.
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/rumors-and-s...
Oxfam's Jackson Gandour and I on why rumors shouldn't distract from a tax deal that will benefit the ultra-wealthy and hurt ordinary people.
politicsofpoverty.oxfamamerica.org/rumors-and-s...