Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
June 24, 2026 | The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
Articles by Chuck Collins
Ten Ways You’re Being Burned By Billionaires
October 22, 2025 | Many Americans don’t realize it, but the decisions of billionaires shape every aspect of our lives. Here are just a few — and what we can do.
The “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Subsidize the Billionaire Private Jet Class
July 3, 2025 | Trump's budget bill will force ordinary taxpayers to pick up the tab for the private jet industry and billionaire high flyers.
Dismantling the IRS Only Helps Billionaire Tax Dodgers
March 26, 2025 | Starting this tax season, Trump and Musk’s IRS cuts will cost middle class taxpayers a lot more than they save.
Fossil Fuel Billionaires Are Cashing in on Trump
January 22, 2025 | Welcome to “oil-garchy”: fossil fuel billionaires are being rewarded for investing in Trump's campaign.
Let’s Make This a Season of Giving, Not Hoarding
December 4, 2024 | Billionaires and Wall Street exploit our charitable giving laws to dodge taxes and collect fees, hurting real charities in the process.
Love the Music, Taylor Swift. But Please Park That Private Jet.
February 14, 2024 | The young Swifties I used to shuttle around are now climate advocates. And when it comes to carbon pollution, they need you to sing a new song.
The Rich Own Nearly All Stocks. Here’s How We Level the Playing Field.
January 17, 2024 | The bottom half of Americans now own just 1 percent of household stock market wealth. “Baby bonds” could change that.