With cities already struggling to comply with federal drinking water standards, the GOP tax legislation eliminates a critical tool for financing improvements. Â
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On the Road to Kleptocracy
There’s nothing subtle in the Republican tax bill. Just a naked grab for the commons.Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Tax Cut and the Fake Trump Boom
While the economic boom looks pretty good now, it won’t look so great by November 2018.
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Democrats Can’t Stop the Tax Bill — But They Can Make Republicans Pay
In the lead-up to the 2018 midterms, Democrats will need to remind voters that the GOP pushed through one of the most unpopular pieces of legislation in history.
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Reimagining the Tax Code, Getting There with Grassroots Activism
Tax policy, which can be deadly dull, hasn’t inspired much enthusiasm for activist campaigns—until now. Advocates could leverage this energy to push for a progressive tax code.
Posted inEconomic Policy
What Does the Tax Bill Do for Low-Income Workers?
Basically, nothing. But will that be sufficient to peel away voters?
Posted inEconomic Policy
Retirement Savings Crisis Continues to Take a Back Seat on Capitol Hill
The Republican tax plan doesn’t touch 401(k)s as feared, but these accounts still don’t meet the retirement needs of most Americans.
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Magic Corporate Tax Cuts and Other Fables
Trump and Republicans peddle the myth that money for corporations will trickle down to workers.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Real Tax Reform: What It Is and What It Isn’t
Trump’s proposed tax cuts, mostly on corporations and the wealthy, will do nothing to help the people who elected him president.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Amending the Constitution: A Civics Test Americans Need to Pass
Democracy watchdogs must stand firm against conservative attempts to hijack how the country’s founding document evolves.
