Taxation

Of Death Panels and Tax Policy

Harry Moroz | Posted 12.02.2009 | Politics


Harry Moroz

The estate tax, which applies to transfers of assets to a person's heirs, is in reality little more than a conservative talking point. It is the "death panel" of tax policy and conservatives refer to it as such.

Nail Banks with Super Taxes!

Diane Francis | Posted 10.06.2009 | Business


Diane Francis

Dr. Bhagwati fleshes out his prescriptions for the world economy and also provides his take on what he calls the "Wall Street Treasury Complex," the cause of the latest economic catastrophe.

United States of America vs. UBS: A Step Too Far?

Georges Ugeux | Posted 09.19.2009 | Politics


Georges Ugeux

There is no winner when fundamental rule of law and customer loyalty are not respected. This will have major ramifications outside of Switzerland and the United States.

What if the Right was Right? A Reflection on the "Christian States of America."

Cynthia Boaz | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics


Cynthia Boaz

I am not saying that Jesus was a Stalinist or even a communist, just that it's very clear from his teachings that he believed that people were happier and healthier when they shared with each other.

Jason Linkins

Polls Show That People Don't Know What They Want But They Want It Right Now (And The Rest Of Your Scritti Politti)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.30.2009 | Media


Sometimes, our political leaders are incoherent in their own unique ways. On other occasions, it's clear that they are just reflecting the incoherenc...

Jason Linkins

New York Post Warns Of The Crazy Tax Armageddon That Obama Health Care Will Wreak

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 08.17.2009 | Media


In yesterday's edition of the New York Post, New York City was told that the Obama health care plan was going to cause an immediate and utter TAXAPOCA...

Recovery? Try End of 2011

Diane Francis | Posted 07.29.2009 | Business


Diane Francis

The bottom line is we're at the end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end.

How DC Centrism Makes for Bad Politics and Bad Policy

Mike Lux | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Mike Lux

The "new, centrist compromise" of how to fund health care reform is not new and only centrist in the bizarre inside-the-Beltway world of what qualifies for centrist.

My Family's Experience in the Militia

Brandon Friedman | Posted 05.15.2009 | Politics


Brandon Friedman

Enjoy this week, Tea Partiers. It costs you nothing. Your right to dismiss the American form of government has been paid in full by others who you clearly don't appreciate.

The AIG Bonus Clawback Bill Won't Work -- Here's What Will

Ian Welsh | Posted 04.22.2009 | Business


Ian Welsh

Concentrating on bonuses for employees at firms which have been bailed out misses the point. It's not just those firms whose employees need to be taxed heavier, it's everyone.

Corporate Government Reform

Harry Moroz | Posted 04.20.2009 | Business


Harry Moroz

Debate about the House tax bill and about earmarks is a striking reminder to us that governance in this country is at risk of going off track.

Wasn't it "Spreading the Wealth" Eight Years Ago with the Bush Tax Cuts for America's Wealthiest 1%?

Andy Ostroy | Posted 11.20.2008 | Politics


Andy Ostroy

As any student of economics will tell you, there's absolutely no logic or truth in McCain/Palin's "spread the wealth" attacks on Obama.

Prop.8 -- Irrational, Incongruous, and Illogical

Byron Williams | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics


Byron Williams

Proposition 8 is on the California ballot for the sole purpose to take away rights already granted to same-gender couples.

It's Time For A Mild Dose Of Progressive Taxation

David Coates | Posted 11.08.2008 | Home


David Coates

On any one day, there is only so much money to go round. If the folks in the big office keep taking so much more than their fair share, it is the rest of those they employ who suffer. It is time to hike up taxes on the super-rich.