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Posted on January 4, 2023January 27, 2023

Media & Events

"Jackpot" media coverage, appearances, and author events.

Posted on May 10, 2022

“Jackpot” Wins 2022 Axiom Award

Gold medal in the Economics category of business book contest.

Posted on April 15, 2022January 25, 2023

How Congress Made Sure the Rich Retire in Luxury—at Taxpayer Expense

Savings plans supposedly meant for the middle class have been a gold mine for the wealthy.

Posted on October 16, 2021October 16, 2021

Why Do White People Assume Successful Black People Are Athletes or Entertainers?

A cultural bias with real-life consequences.

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Greed Isn’t Working for America, So Why Are These Democratic Senators Enabling It?

Taxing the rich is highly popular, but politically difficult.

Posted on September 24, 2021September 28, 2021

Biden Wants to Tax the Richest of the Rich. Congress? Not So Much.

Federal lawmakers lack the fortitude—and the votes—to really address the wealth gap.

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021

12 Readable Reasons to Kill the Death Penalty

A new essay collection tackles America's ultimate punishment.

Posted on June 17, 2021July 18, 2021

Yes, We Have an Aristocracy in America—and It’s Thriving

A new report shows how dynasties rake it in at everyone else’s expense.

Posted on June 11, 2021July 18, 2021

It’s Not Just Income Taxes. Billionaires Don’t Pay Inheritance Taxes Either.

As a Trump adviser once said, only “morons” would do that.

Posted on May 21, 2021July 18, 2021

You Just Paid Your Taxes. Here’s How the Superrich Avoid Them.

And how Joe Biden’s proposals might address some of that.

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