Lisa McCormick proposes to "Tax the Rich—Before It’s Too Late"

A study by four economists shows that before tax, the richest 1% hold 19% of world income, compared to 8% for the poorest 50%. A stable situation that could improve if states were to align with their most egalitarian neighbours and with the most progressive taxation.

A Tax on the World’s Ultra-Rich to Fight Hunger and Disease

FIGHT FOR RIGHTS VIEWPOINT Eric A. Friedman and Lawrence O. Gostin On April 1, 2025, Forbes published a list of a record 3,028 billionaires worldwide, including 902 in the United States, 516 in China, and 205 in India. Their total net worth was US$16.1 trillion, up nearly US$2 trillion from 2024.[1] Meanwhile, children and adults are dying of hunger and disease amid humanitarian crises around the world, from Afghanistan and Burma, to Gaza and …

Lisa McCormick proposes to "Tax the Rich—Before It’s Too Late"

In a new policy push aimed at addressing economic inequality and tax fairness, political activist Lisa McCormick unveiled a proposal to “Tax the Rich—Before It’s Too Late,” calling for sweeping changes to the U.S. tax system and a significant restructuring of wealth accumulation in the country. As Republicans in Congress seek to radically reduce theContinue reading "Lisa McCormick proposes to “Tax the Rich—Before It’s Too Late”" The post Lisa Mc…