Russian oligarchs

If we want to restore some semblance of fairness to our tax code and our economy, we need to start by making billionaire oligarchs pay their fair share in ...

If we want to restore fairness to our tax code and protect our democracy, then we need to muster the political will to tax the rich. We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. If we want to restore some semblance of fairness to our tax code and our economy, we need to start by making billionaire oligarchs pay their fair share in taxes. Most Americans support raising taxes on the wealthy and corporations and are keenly aware that they don’t pay their fair share. Our lax campaign finance laws have created a situation in which the average American wields little to no influence whatsoever on Capitol Hill. And it should come as no surprise that public policy outcomes overwhelmingly reflect the preferences and interests of wealthy donors. In recent weeks, Russian oligarchs have dominated headlines as the United States has joined a host of other countries in imposing economic sanctions on elites close to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, what may be less obvious to the American public is that we have our own class of oligarchs here at home.