Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action
Silicon Valley CEOs took prominent seats at Trump's inauguration, indicating their growing influence and raising concerns about a tech oligarchy.
The Guardian view on Biden's warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth | Editorial
Biden warns about the rising influence of oligarchs, threatening democracy and fairness.
Why the wealth of billionaires in the Trump Cabinet matters
The incoming Trump administration's cabinet highlights the trend of wealth accumulation in political power, with significant implications for policymaking.
Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Tech CEOs had prominent seats at Trump's inauguration, indicating a shift in political tradition and influence of billionaires in governance.
Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action
Silicon Valley CEOs took prominent seats at Trump's inauguration, indicating their growing influence and raising concerns about a tech oligarchy.
The Guardian view on Biden's warning of oligarchy: Trump and the malefactors of wealth | Editorial
Biden warns about the rising influence of oligarchs, threatening democracy and fairness.
Why the wealth of billionaires in the Trump Cabinet matters
The incoming Trump administration's cabinet highlights the trend of wealth accumulation in political power, with significant implications for policymaking.
Trump, a populist president, is flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Tech CEOs had prominent seats at Trump's inauguration, indicating a shift in political tradition and influence of billionaires in governance.
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are Vulnerable
The ultrarich are gaining wealth while the working class struggles economically, highlighting a growing disparity that needs urgent attention.
World's richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days
The wealthiest 1% are significantly overusing the global carbon budget, exacerbating climate change's impact on the most vulnerable populations.
Among the Davos protesters: An heiress who gave away her fortune and says the rich 'hold too much power'
Marlene Engelhorn protests against the World Economic Forum, advocating for taxing the superrich and highlighting the exclusion of affected individuals from decision-making.
UK wealth gap surges by nearly 50% in under a decade, research finds
The wealth gap in the UK has worsened significantly, creating systemic risks that threaten social stability and democracy.
Without Transformative Local Media, Our Communities Are Vulnerable
The ultrarich are gaining wealth while the working class struggles economically, highlighting a growing disparity that needs urgent attention.
World's richest use up their fair share of 2025 carbon budget in 10 days
The wealthiest 1% are significantly overusing the global carbon budget, exacerbating climate change's impact on the most vulnerable populations.
Among the Davos protesters: An heiress who gave away her fortune and says the rich 'hold too much power'
Marlene Engelhorn protests against the World Economic Forum, advocating for taxing the superrich and highlighting the exclusion of affected individuals from decision-making.
UK wealth gap surges by nearly 50% in under a decade, research finds
The wealth gap in the UK has worsened significantly, creating systemic risks that threaten social stability and democracy.
Billionaires growing richer faster than before, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025
Wealth inequality is sharply increasing, with billionaires shaping economic policies, leading to the forecast of trillionaires emerging within the next decade.
World Will Have Five Trillionaires Soon
Wealth inequality is rising dramatically, with the richest 1% owning 45% of global wealth and millions living in poverty.
Billionaires growing richer faster than before, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025
Wealth inequality is sharply increasing, with billionaires shaping economic policies, leading to the forecast of trillionaires emerging within the next decade.
World Will Have Five Trillionaires Soon
Wealth inequality is rising dramatically, with the richest 1% owning 45% of global wealth and millions living in poverty.
Why I Won't Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump's Inauguration
Biden's farewell address emphasized the dangers of a growing 'tech-industrial complex' threatening public discourse and democracy.
Biden Sounds the Alarm in Farewell Address: An Oligarchy Is Taking Shape in America'
Biden warns of an emerging oligarchy threatening democracy, emphasizing the need for accountability among the ultra-wealthy in his farewell address.
Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America the oligarchs are coming | David Smith
Biden's farewell address warns of an emerging oligarchy threatening democracy in America.
Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy
The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
Yes, Trump is back. Yet I remain hopeful about America | Robert Reich
Trump's regime highlights the disturbing influence of the American oligarchy, prompting hope for increased awareness among citizens.
Musk Slammed Trump's Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate?
Donald Trump combines populist rhetoric with oligarchic principles, prioritizing wealth and financial metrics while surrounding himself with affluent advisors.
Why I Won't Be Watching the Clown Show That Will Be Trump's Inauguration
Biden's farewell address emphasized the dangers of a growing 'tech-industrial complex' threatening public discourse and democracy.
Biden Sounds the Alarm in Farewell Address: An Oligarchy Is Taking Shape in America'
Biden warns of an emerging oligarchy threatening democracy, emphasizing the need for accountability among the ultra-wealthy in his farewell address.
Biden bids farewell with dark warning for America the oligarchs are coming | David Smith
Biden's farewell address warns of an emerging oligarchy threatening democracy in America.
Bernie Sanders Has to Ask Three Times If Trump's Billionaire Treasury Secretary Nominee Agrees The U.S. Is An Oligarchy
The U.S. faces unprecedented wealth and income inequality, contributing to oligarchic dynamics that threaten democracy.
Yes, Trump is back. Yet I remain hopeful about America | Robert Reich
Trump's regime highlights the disturbing influence of the American oligarchy, prompting hope for increased awareness among citizens.
Musk Slammed Trump's Treasury Pick. But Is Scott Bessent Really That Moderate?
Donald Trump combines populist rhetoric with oligarchic principles, prioritizing wealth and financial metrics while surrounding himself with affluent advisors.
Rick Caruso Allegedly Hired Private Firefighters to Protect Restaurants Inside His Pacific Palisades Development
Billionaire Rick Caruso hired private firefighters to protect his property during the Palisades fire, igniting debate on the ethics of wealth in disaster response.
The federal estate tax is losing effectiveness, collecting far less due to policy changes despite wealth growth among the richest Americans.
US Could Fully Fund Social Security by Targeting Wealthy Tax Dodgers, Wyden Says
Sen. Ron Wyden proposed taxing the ultra-wealthy to fund Social Security rather than cutting benefits, highlighting a critical funding solution.
This Decades-Old Legal Loophole Allows Billionaires to Avoid Medicare Taxes
Billionaires on Wall Street often avoid Medicare tax obligations through complex strategies and tax loopholes, unlike most working Americans.
What is inheritance tax and why might Reeves target it in her budget?
Inheritance tax changes may be proposed to close loopholes benefiting the wealthy and raise revenue, amidst rising property values pulling more estates into the tax net.
"We Must Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent as Soon as Possible," GOP Rep. Says
The House Ways and Means Committee prioritizes making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent, aimed primarily at benefiting the wealthy.
Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data shows
The tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.
Death and Taxes
The federal estate tax is losing effectiveness, collecting far less due to policy changes despite wealth growth among the richest Americans.
US Could Fully Fund Social Security by Targeting Wealthy Tax Dodgers, Wyden Says
Sen. Ron Wyden proposed taxing the ultra-wealthy to fund Social Security rather than cutting benefits, highlighting a critical funding solution.
This Decades-Old Legal Loophole Allows Billionaires to Avoid Medicare Taxes
Billionaires on Wall Street often avoid Medicare tax obligations through complex strategies and tax loopholes, unlike most working Americans.
What is inheritance tax and why might Reeves target it in her budget?
Inheritance tax changes may be proposed to close loopholes benefiting the wealthy and raise revenue, amidst rising property values pulling more estates into the tax net.
"We Must Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent as Soon as Possible," GOP Rep. Says
The House Ways and Means Committee prioritizes making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent, aimed primarily at benefiting the wealthy.
Loophole exempts 355 landowners in England from inheritance tax, data shows
The tax-exempt heritage assets scheme allows wealthy landowners in England to evade inheritance tax, calling for urgent reforms.
CEO's House Burns Down After He Pled for Private Firefighters
Wealthy individuals are increasingly isolated from shared crises, as exemplified by Wasserman's plea for private firefighters amidst widespread tragedy.
Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars
Private jet emissions have surged, contributing to the climate crisis and highlighting issues of wealth inequality in pollution.
Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam
The richest 1% are key contributors to global carbon emissions, impacting hunger and poverty.
Can Earth Support a Human Future? Maybe, If the Rich Consume Less.
The wealthiest 1% contribute immensely to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change.
Used like taxis': Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions
Private jet usage has caused a 50% increase in climate-heating emissions from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing the need to address emissions from the wealthy.
World's Richest 1 Percent Have Already Surpassed Their Carbon Budget for 2025
The ultra-wealthy disproportionately contribute to climate change, exceeding their carbon budget almost immediately in 2024.
Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker | Jonathan Watts
Trump's election signifies a dangerous shift towards prioritizing personal survival and wealth accumulation, undermining global environmental efforts.
Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars
Private jet emissions have surged, contributing to the climate crisis and highlighting issues of wealth inequality in pollution.
Carbon emissions of richest 1% increase hunger, poverty and deaths, says Oxfam
The richest 1% are key contributors to global carbon emissions, impacting hunger and poverty.
Can Earth Support a Human Future? Maybe, If the Rich Consume Less.
The wealthiest 1% contribute immensely to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating climate change.
Used like taxis': Soaring private jet flights drive up climate-heating emissions
Private jet usage has caused a 50% increase in climate-heating emissions from 2019 to 2023, emphasizing the need to address emissions from the wealthy.
World's Richest 1 Percent Have Already Surpassed Their Carbon Budget for 2025
The ultra-wealthy disproportionately contribute to climate change, exceeding their carbon budget almost immediately in 2024.
Survival of the richest: Trump, climate and the logic of the doomsday bunker | Jonathan Watts
Trump's election signifies a dangerous shift towards prioritizing personal survival and wealth accumulation, undermining global environmental efforts.
People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away-or Be Penalized
Wealth concentration reached a record with 2,781 billionaires holding $14.2 trillion; concern grows over income inequality.
Universal basic income pros and cons -according to experts
Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims to reduce poverty by providing recurring cash payments to all residents without eligibility requirements.
Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The article advocates for baby bonds as a transformative tool for reducing wealth inequality and promoting equitable economic policies.
G20 Summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback DW 11/15/2024
Lula aims to advance a global tax on billionaires to address inequalities and fund urgent initiatives at the G20 summit.
From Thatcher to Trump and Brexit: my seven lessons learned after 28 years as Guardian economics editor
The free-market experiment has ultimately failed, resulting in a widening gap between rich and poor.
Nature, Culture, and Inequality by Thomas Piketty review mind the gap
Piketty emphasizes that wealth inequality is influenced by politics and collective action, challenging the notion of inevitable disparities in market economies.
People With Extreme Wealth Should Give It Away-or Be Penalized
Wealth concentration reached a record with 2,781 billionaires holding $14.2 trillion; concern grows over income inequality.
Universal basic income pros and cons -according to experts
Universal Basic Income (UBI) aims to reduce poverty by providing recurring cash payments to all residents without eligibility requirements.
Building an Economy with Purpose: The Transformative Potential of Baby Bonds - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The article advocates for baby bonds as a transformative tool for reducing wealth inequality and promoting equitable economic policies.
G20 Summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback DW 11/15/2024
Lula aims to advance a global tax on billionaires to address inequalities and fund urgent initiatives at the G20 summit.
From Thatcher to Trump and Brexit: my seven lessons learned after 28 years as Guardian economics editor
The free-market experiment has ultimately failed, resulting in a widening gap between rich and poor.
Nature, Culture, and Inequality by Thomas Piketty review mind the gap
Piketty emphasizes that wealth inequality is influenced by politics and collective action, challenging the notion of inevitable disparities in market economies.
Documents Show How Top Colleges Secretly Admit Terrible Students, as Long as They're Wealthy
Top universities are accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions over higher-performing, lower-income peers.
Some universities have settled lawsuits that call out their admissions practices favoring the rich.
Allegations include detailed lists of favored applicants, disregarding academic qualifications for financial connections.
27 Confessions From A Scholarship Student At A School For The Super-Rich
r/AMA provides valuable insights, empathy, and diverse perspectives, contrasting personal experiences with wealth realities in different social strata.
Documents Show How Top Colleges Secretly Admit Terrible Students, as Long as They're Wealthy
Top universities are accused of favoring wealthy applicants in admissions over higher-performing, lower-income peers.
Some universities have settled lawsuits that call out their admissions practices favoring the rich.
Allegations include detailed lists of favored applicants, disregarding academic qualifications for financial connections.
27 Confessions From A Scholarship Student At A School For The Super-Rich
r/AMA provides valuable insights, empathy, and diverse perspectives, contrasting personal experiences with wealth realities in different social strata.
Americans under 40 are richer than ever, but still feeling money woes
Young Americans are wealthier than ever yet feel economically fragile due to rising costs and job market challenges.
The big picture: Tony Docekal explores community and freedom in the US west
Docekal's work juxtaposes societal ideals of freedom with the harsh realities of poverty, examining true prosperity as rooted in community rather than material wealth.
How One of the World's Richest Men Is Avoiding $8 Billion in Taxes
Jensen Huang's estate tax strategy exemplifies how the ultrawealthy evade significant tax burdens, impacting government revenue.
Letters: New Gilded Age
The article critiques the glorification of wealth and challenges current societal values regarding affluence and safety in the dairy industry.
I'm a life coach for the children of the ultrawealthy. I see the same problems over and over again.
Children of the ultrawealthy often face unique emotional struggles that traditional therapy cannot address.
Life coaching can help these clients take action and engage with their emotions productively.
George Osborne is a walking ad for a wealth tax. Labour should target the inheritocracy | Polly Toynbee
Inherited wealth reinforces social divides and impedes mobility, as demonstrated by ex-Politician George Osborne's financial successes post-retirement.
Billionaires are most likely to live in one of these 8 wealthy cities
The wealth gap is increasing as billionaires continue to thrive amidst economic struggles faced by the general population.
Britain's wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It's a national disaster | Will Hutton
Wealth inequality in Britain poses a significant threat to societal well-being, comparable to climate change and terrorism, necessitating urgent action.
Darragh McCullough: Let's put a cap on farm inheritance tax relief to stop the super-rich hoovering up farmland - but it needs to be up around 5m
Capping land relief at €5m targets the ultra-wealthy, easing discontent from the €1m limit.
Britain's wealth gap is growing, its malign effects seep into all aspects of life. It's a national disaster | Will Hutton
Wealth inequality in Britain poses a significant threat to societal well-being, comparable to climate change and terrorism, necessitating urgent action.
Darragh McCullough: Let's put a cap on farm inheritance tax relief to stop the super-rich hoovering up farmland - but it needs to be up around 5m
Capping land relief at €5m targets the ultra-wealthy, easing discontent from the €1m limit.
The first Trump administration significantly boosted luxury spending among affluent diners and servers, leading to record financial gains for restaurant workers.
G20: Lula faces high stakes on climate, taxing billionaires DW 11/14/2024
Lula aims to advance a tax on billionaires to combat global inequality at the G20 summit.
Digested week: Trump-voting trad wives and the fabulously monstrous Martha Stewart
Trump's re-election highlights deep societal divides and the impact of wealth inequality on American politics.
Thursday Morning What's Up: SFPD Seizes Four Pounds of Fentanyl In Bust
SFPD arrests three individuals and seizes over four pounds of suspected fentanyl amid ongoing narcotics trafficking concerns.
Protests at UC Berkeley show student engagement in political issues following election outcomes.
Debates over Oakland Airport's name reflect broader regional identity discussions.
Trump's victory adds record $64bn to wealth of richest top 10
Wealth of the world's 10 richest surged dramatically post-Trump's election, primarily due to rising US stock prices and investor optimism for low taxes.
Dave Ramsey gives this direct and perfectly accurate take on the reason behind why rich people stay rich
Compounding is a crucial factor that allows the wealthy to grow their wealth, even during tough economic times.
An excess of billionaires is destabilising politics just as academics predicted
Elite overproduction signifies a surplus of wealthy individuals without corresponding elite roles, leading to potential political instability.
Billionaires carbon emissions need reigning in, says Oxfam
Tech billionaires' luxury lifestyles lead to extreme carbon emissions that far exceed those of the average individual, exacerbating global inequality and environmental issues.
Younger generations in top-tier Asian cities face financial struggles with real estate due to rising prices and burdensome mortgages, limiting wealth accumulation.
Fionnan Sheahan: Morally bankrupt, fiscally amnesiac and nakedly political - Budget 2025 has more money than sense in attempt to buy election
A €1.4m security hut raises concerns about financial prioritization at the Department of Finance under Paschal Donohoe.
Bill Gates says the rich would be a lot poorer if he set taxes - but banning billionaires isn't on his agenda
Bill Gates would make the wealthy about two-thirds poorer through tax reforms, yet he does not support outlawing billionaires like Bernie Sanders advocates.
Why America is a Nation of Growing Inequality and Diminishing Returns | Entrepreneur
America is facing a necessary economic correction with rising financial distress among higher-income earners and millennials prevailing.
The illegal maneuvers the rich use to get richer
Wealthy individuals often evade taxes and engage in illegal activities to increase their wealth with little concern for legal consequences.
Bill Gates and other billionaires can learn from MacKenzie Scott's giving, a philanthropy expert says
Billionaires like Bill Gates wield significant influence in philanthropy; experts suggest learning from MacKenzie Scott's more effective, hands-off approach.
Comedian Escorted Away from Nancy Pelosi After Asking Her What Stocks To Buy: Greatest Options Trader Of All Time!'
Strenger's stunt underscores the tension between political power and personal wealth, reflecting public skepticism towards elite politicians.