SCOUT· 44%10m·2026-10-20·News PoliticsThe Fight to Tax Billionaires, and Why NDAs Are Everywhere Now
Plus, a contentious character is back on “The Simpsons.” Here’s what we’re covering: • How California’s Ultrarich Are Trying to Stop the World’s First Billionaire Tax (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/magazine/california-billionaires-tax.html) , by Michael Steinberger • Trump Swings Through Deep-Red States Seeking…
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What people are saying
“The richest 1% now own more wealth than the bottom 90%. Let that sink in. Of course we need a wealth tax.”
“Billionaires should be taxed at 95%”
“We don't need to do anything more than higher enough people to staff the tax department including hiring people who specialize in complex tax returns enclose all loopholes in the tax code no need to raise taxes according to several studies…”
“Tax the rich; reform the tax code, which heavily favors them. Don't vote for a Republican this year. Punish them for supporting Traitor Trump!”
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