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The War on Iran Has Made the Rich Even Richer

Ben Balint-Kurti Jacobin
Over 50% of the profits from recent oil supply shocks went to the top 1% of Americans. The bottom half received just 1%. The Iran war likely triggered another massive transfer to the very richest.

AWOL in the Class War

Harold Meyerson The American Prospect
Americans realize they’ve lost power and income to the very rich. Too many Democrats, even too many unions, have yet to go to war for them.

A Good Life for the 99% Isn’t a Pipe Dream

Thomas Piketty, Lucas Chancel, Cornelia Mohren, Rowaida Moshrif, Moritz Odersky and Anmol Somanchi The Guardian
Our plan is radical – but by transforming how we live on a finite planet, nearly everyone gains. Here's how it can be done.

Friday Nite Videos | May 29, 2026

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The Hidden Wealth Transfer in the SpaceX IPO. Neil deGrasse Tyson on Aliens and Trump UFO Files. Thousands Celebrate End of Orbán's 16-Year Rule. Trump’s Approval Rating and America’s 250th Party. What You Learned About Genetics Is (Mostly) Wrong.

Billionaire Wealth Has Doubled So Far This Decade

David Dayen The American Prospect
The doubling of estimated revenues from the Warren wealth tax adds a dimension to the debate on how to redesign the tax code. The numbers show that the bulk of the money available for taxation is currently shielded.

The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Is a Stain on Both Parties

Ben Burgis Jacobin
Forget partisan finger-pointing. The Jeffrey Epstein scandal cuts across party lines, indicting economic and political elites alike. Epstein just enjoyed the perks of life in one of the very top tiers of a society where laws are for little people.
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