By Positive News Earlier this year France implemented a financial transaction tax (FTT), otherwise known as a Robin Hood Tax, and now Germany, Spai...
It's as if the entire economic recovery is going into the pockets of the rich. And that's no accident. Here's why.
Of course the IMF event was not without opposition voices. The strongest was Luc Frieden, the finance minister of Luxembourg, where a light regulatory and tax regime has boosted the size of the banking sector relative to GDP to a level similar to that of Cyprus.
The financial transaction tax that is central to the Inclusive Prosperity Act is a chance to make both big investments in our people and our infrastructure, and to make sure Wall Street pays their fair share.
This is a huge day," Rep. Keith Ellison announced April 17 at a press conference within view of the Capitol, referring to legislation he reintroduced for a Wall Street speculation tax with huge purpose.
Despite all the lasting harm caused by the casino capitalists, the big banks are now bigger, richer and more powerful than they were when they were bailed out in late 2008. The only ones who were punished were the U.S. taxpayers.
Governments in the developed world shouldn't pass the buck to the private sector. They must act now.
With this tax, we hold the Wall Street Bankers accountable, all the while making our communities stronger. And that's why we're taking action.
A FTT is a small tax levied against the purchase/sale or transfer of the four main classes of financial assets: bonds, equities, foreign exchange and their derivatives.
Here is our 238th installment of valiantly attempting to get Democrats to occasionally speak with one voice, and not get lost in the weeds of rhetoric.
As newly elected officials take office, our leaders must come together to tackle the climate crisis that this world is already facing. Will our elected officials do everything possible to protect those less fortunate from the impacts of climate change -- or will they throw them off the proverbial cliff?
We don't need ads from candidates. We need commitments from them -- to rein in our economic casino.
Europe's dramatic step forward can only boost the growing U.S. grassroots efforts for a Robin Hood Tax. Timothy Geithner has chastised European leaders for considering the idea. But with Geithner heading out the door, we may get a blast of fresh thinking.
For many months, activists have rallied on Wall Street, saying it is time to tax Wall Street to help revive our economy and nation. Now it's no longer just a movement. It's also legislation, H.R. 6411., the Robin Hood tax.
The American Robin Hoods are seeking economic justice. They want Congress to resurrect the financial transactions tax. Britain, home of Robin Hood, already charges a form of it. Ten European Union countries plan to institute it. America needs it.
It's important to remember that the financial industry is not monolithic. I was reminded of this over the past couple weeks as I worked to persuade financial professionals to come out in support of small taxes on trades of stocks, bonds, and derivatives.
Ever imagine Mark Ruffalo, Chris Martin and that one guy from Rage Against the Machine would be in a video together about tax policy? It's happene...
For too long, Main Street has been working in the interests of Wall Street when it should be the other way around. A Robin Hood Tax gives us an opportunity to rewrite that script and get America back on its feet.
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's opposition leader says Chancellor Angela Merkel's government must introduce a financial transaction tax to secure his center...
A critical mass is building behind a tax that could generate billions in much needed revenue while curbing the worst excesses of casino banking. It may be a small and simple idea, but it could make a big difference to the U.S. and the world.
Looks like the fight to raise taxes on rich people has found its latest ally -- and this one isn’t afraid to use a four letter word or two. Autho...
Hardest hit would be the computer-driven high frequency trading that makes up about 55 percent of all trading on U.S. stock markets. Such warp speed robot trading played a role in the May 2010 "flash crash" and there are growing concerns that it could cause the next "Big One."
WASHINGTON -- Advocates of a tiny but lucrative tax on financial transactions are increasingly hopeful that President Barack Obama's need to more firm...
WASHINGTON -- A handful of protesters marched to Capitol Hill on Thursday carrying a large golden bull with them before praying outside the office of ...
Thousands of people across the world are actively maintaining the front line of the Occupy movement; this article is not for those people.
