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Tax Day: You Pay Your Taxes -- Why Don't the Rich Pay Their Share?

Chuck Collins, Sam Pizzigati, AlterNet. April 15, 2009.

Few Americans realize just how incredibly little our nation's wealthy now pay in taxes. Our grandparents seriously taxed the rich. Why can't we?

Nelson Rockefeller's Deepest, Darkest Secret: Not As Rich As People Believe

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. January 8, 2009.

In our staggeringly unequal times, the source of Rocky's distress can offer the rest of us some welcome public policy inspiration.

Financial Meltdown Provides Final Verdict on Reaganomics

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. January 7, 2009.

The economic meltdown may finally have ended the era that began when Ronald Reagan became President.

Setting Sights at the Top is the Key to Governing from the Middle

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. November 13, 2008.

To govern effectively for the middle of America's economic ladder, Obama is going to have to take aim at the top.

America's Invisible Rich

Sam Pizzigati, Too Much: A Commentary on Excess and Inequality. August 25, 2008.

Politicians can't seem to see any wealthy people when deciding whom to tax.

Earth to Politicians: Americans Support Taxing the Rich

Elana Levin, April 23, 2007.

The public get's it! America's survival depend on services like quality schools and healthcare and funds are needed to pay for that good stuff. The solution is having those who've benefited the most from our unbalanced system pay their fair share.