"We can no longer tolerate a rigged tax code that enables billionaires to pay a lower effective tax rate than the average worker and corporations like Tesla & Palantir to pay ZERO in federal income taxes while making billions in profits." - Bernie Sanders Read more here: bit.ly/4mRmL8z #TaxTheRich

Everything you need to know about Trump's targeting of SPLC with prosecution. How the Trump Regime is attempting to turn the federal government into a mega hate group. And why it's vital that institutions have the courage to stand up to bullies. open.substack.com/pub/ctrlaltr...

5D chess.

"This latest attack on SNAP – another move by the Congressional GOP that jeopardizes children’s ability to eat – is estimated by the CBO to save just $80 million over 10 years. While that certainly is a large dollar amount, it will pay for just one hour of the war in Iran." - @chadderr.bsky.social

The Trump admin announced it’s launching a tariff refund portal - but only for businesses. The average family paid over $1,700 last year on tariff price hikes. But any refunds will likely never make it back into working families’ pockets. Consumers paid the price, they should get the refunds.

Tax Day may have passed, but Americans aren’t done speaking out on taxes, fairness, and how their hard-earned money is being mis-spent by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress. Take a look at what the people are saying on the misplaced priorities to date – in their own words:

America First?

"Middle-class households don’t need tax cuts. They need a government that makes paying taxes worthwhile." #TaxTheRich

Americans across the country took to the streets this Tax Week, demanding their hard-earned dollars go to health care, food assistance, and lowering costs — not billionaire handouts or foreign wars. Here’s what it looked like:

That's absurd. #TaxCorporations

"Like birds of a feather, criminals with similar convictions flock together. Dozens of people convicted of defrauding the government and private investors have been pardoned by Trump, many after donating to his campaign or providing support to his family businesses." More: https://bit.ly/4myMcvr

"Trump’s priority elections bill has languished in the Senate for the past several weeks, but that hasn’t stopped lawmakers in several red states from introducing similar changes for their elections." Read more here: https://bit.ly/4cEvPsK #ProtectTheVote

This #TaxDay, we were joined by legislators and partners to expose how PA's tax system shortchanges everyday people, and what we can do about it! We want a #PABudget with sustainable revenue that lowers costs and funds what our communities need! Learn more: pennpolicy.org/pat-for-our-...

On this #TaxDay, did you know that corporations pay a lower effective tax rate than a worker who makes $45,000 a year? #FairTaxesNOW

Starbucks is the biggest violator of labor law in modern history. That's why organizing unions in our stores is so important! SBWU members have won settlements, reinstatements, backpay, and better conditions after taking action together. That's the union difference ✊

Thank you to all the legislators who attended our Legislative Breakfast Mixer with @fobaction.bsky.social this #TaxDay to talk about PA’s upside-down tax system and the fight for fair taxation to fully fund our communities! #PABudget

"Today, the Trump administration is aggressively seeking to restrict access to the ballot box and undermine public confidence in elections, posing a serious threat to our democracy." Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mBIRvE #ProtectTheVote

On this #TaxDay, did you know that in 2025 U.S. billionaires got an obscene $1.5 trillion richer? Meanwhile, working Americans got higher costs, fewer services, and stuck wages.

On this #TaxDay, did you know that the Trump-Republican Big Ugly Bill jacks up costs for everyday Americans so much as to outpace the minimal tax benefits that will reach them? #FairTaxesNOW

Taxes are how we build strong communities: Good schools. Safe roads. Health care. But it only works when everyone pays their fair share - and billionaires are not. #FairTaxesNOW

how many times do you think vance has tripped and fallen down the stairs? you can picture it so easily can't you? has to be at least 25 times minimum

So Iran retains its nuclear program AND we might end up in a war with China over the Strait. It’s going sooooo well.

When working families do well, the whole country does better - and it all starts with fair taxes. #TaxJustice

LISTEN: Kristen Crowell was on Chew's Views today to discuss all the things that we could be doing with the billions of dollars Trump is instead wasting on his reckless war of choice in Iran👇 Listen here: bit.ly/4tzEvXT #TaxJustice

For too long, our tax code asked the most of those with the least. Today, that changes. In a historic move for tax fairness in Maine, Governor Mills just signed a millionaire tax into law as part of the state's supplemental budget. #mepolitics

If you’re frustrated this Tax Day, you’re right to be - you’re paying more and getting less, while billionaires are cashing in every day. #TaxBillionaires

"The prohibition of racial discrimination in voting and the right to have absentee ballots counted are in grave peril." Read more here: https://bit.ly/3QsTRz9 #ProtectOurVote

This Tax Day, working people are paying more and getting less, while the billionaire class is rolling in massive tax breaks thanks to President Trump and the Republicans in Congress. #TaxJustice

"Some of the country’s wealthiest corporations are calculating they owe far less to the IRS as a result of Trump’s overhauled tax code, underscoring how a law billed as a middle‑class cut also turned out to be a big win for Corporate America." Read more here: bit.ly/4ske8nY #TaxJustice

Trump uses vote by mail because it's easy, safe, secure and saves time. He just doesn't think you should be able to use it - and he'll lie through his teeth trying to take it away. #DonTheCon

Why Democracies Love Taxation - and Autocracies Hate It 👇 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4sastTL #TaxJustice

Congressional Republicans appear ready to put SNAP benefits even MORE at risk for kids and their families for the next 10 years, in order to pay for ONE HOUR of war in Iran. I wish I were making this up. firstfocus.org/update/will-... 1/7

“At a time when families are struggling to afford the basics -- health care, groceries, and child care -- it is unconscionable to spend $1.5 trillion of taxpayer dollars on a war in Iran that the American people do not want." - Kristen Crowell

Note that Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden's staff had to respond instead of him personally in this article because he is too busy taking a luxurious Scottish vacation while you pay $4.08 for gas 👇 Read more here: bit.ly/3PQK1Ha #UnionsForAll

To catch you up: today Trump demanded a reconciliation bill on his desk by June 1st. Trump and Republicans will be pushing for 3 wars in this bill: 1. Iran war funding 2. A war on our communities through ICE funding 3. A war on our health, food, housing through service cuts to pay for the first two

Politics is all about priorities - and the Trump administration's priorities do not reflect our values as a nation.

"Today, I'm introducing my wealth tax — and more than 50 members of Congress are joining me. It’s time for the government to start working for American families, not just the ultra-rich." - Senator Elizabeth Warren #TaxTheRich

As wealth taxes gain traction around the U.S., Elizabeth Warren is introducing a new bill that the Massachusetts Democrat said would raise trillions in federal revenue by placing new levies on people worth over $50 million. Read more here: bit.ly/4lZ1XLD #TaxTheRich

FACT: The Trump administration's knuckle-dragging posture towards renewable energy is making us all pay higher utility bills.

Republicans want to cut our healthcare even more to pay for endless wars? NO! My health insurance costs are already up 21% this year. And we hadn't even invaded Iran yet. What about you? #FundHealthcareNotWar

"Republicans in Congress want to cut Americans' health care to pay for more war in Iran," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said. "Let that sink in." Read more here: bit.ly/4tjknt3 #ProtectOurCare

As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t. Read more here: bit.ly/4s1g98g #TaxTheRich

Jeff Daniels on what Trump and MAGA have done to America: #ResistTrump

No Kings! (In Alexandria Virginia, north Old Town along Route 1 this afternoon)

Republican state legislatures, already grappling with budget shortfalls, consider further cuts to food assistance and healthcare to cover funding gaps worsened by the "big, beautiful bill." Read more here: bit.ly/4bJCwcj #TaxJustice

AFL-CIO President @lizshuler.bsky.social: “There is no worker, no industry that [AI and new tech] doesn’t touch. Every job is now a technology job… We’re at the most important fork in the road our economy has faced in 100 years.”

Big American corporations are reaping billions in tax savings from tax havens. But don't blame the tax havens - no, blame the U.S. tax code for being too weak to stop this 👇 Check out the latest FACT Coalition analysis of newly-required corporate tax disclosures here: https://bit.ly/41upQ4h

TODAY at 3:15 PM ET: We will join Rep. Brendan Boyle, Unrig Our Economy, and Americans impacted by rising costs for a webinar to discuss how the war with Iran is exacerbating the affordability crisis caused by the OBBBA, Trump's tariffs, and massive health care cuts. Register here: bit.ly/3NOrTNk

This Thurs, 3/26, at 3:15pm ET, we will join Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Unrig Our Economy, and Americans impacted by rising costs for a webinar to discuss how the war with Iran is exacerbating the affordability crisis caused by the OBBBA, tariffs, and health care cuts. Register here: bit.ly/3NOrTNk

"Democrats don’t need to trade away revenue required for meaningful policy. They need to tax the rich." - Kristen Crowell Read more here: bit.ly/4rSaLo8 #TaxJustice