You’re Overdrafted, They’re Overpaid
July 6, 2016 | Banks are taking advantage of Americans desperately trying to juggle their finances, and that squeezing is really paying off — at the top.
Articles by Sam Pizzigati
America’s Cosmic Tax Gap
May 25, 2016 | The federal government can now spot a bug in space — so why can't they spot rich tax cheats here on the ground?
The Death Gap
April 20, 2016 | The richest Americans now live 10-15 years longer than the poorest.
Is GDP Over?
October 30, 2015 | Economists agree: Sustainable development and reducing inequality matter more than economic growth.
A Welcome New Yardstick for Measuring CEO Greed
August 12, 2015 | By 2017, U.S. corporations will have to start disclosing the ratio between what their CEOs and typical workers take home.
The Cutting Edge of Waste
May 20, 2015 | Ultra-wealthy financiers have hoarded far more cash than they can responsibly invest.
Why We Need $50,000 Traffic Tickets
April 22, 2015 | Let’s make sure our penalties amount to penalties for everyone.
Your Dollars at Work — for the Rich
March 25, 2015 | The taxes we all pay should bankroll quality public services, not grand fortunes.