Economic Justice and Political Stability Require More Progressive Taxation | History News Network

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Economic Justice and Political Stability Require More Progressive Taxation | History News Network

Income Tax filers, 1920  The invasion of the Capitol on January 6th is a sign of deep anger at the course of American life among what is usually called the “white working class.”  Beside it is the protest of black America over continuing racism and poverty.  People with little else in common count perceived economic unfairness among their complaints. What can we as citizens of a democracy do about it?  Significant reforms, such as those usually …