Fair Taxes For All

"There is a lot at stake in this debate: After years of federal policies that put tax breaks favoring the rich and powerful ahead of expanding access to health care, improving education, and helping vulnerable Americans, America must move in a bold new direction. This is a vital fight for the core values that define our nation and our future."
Nancy Duff Campbell, Co-President, National Women's Law Center

The nation needs a tax system that promotes a more fair and just society. Individuals and corporations should contribute their fair share, based on ability to pay. Instead, the tax code has become less progressive. Tax cuts since 2001 overwhelmingly benefit the very wealthy, widening the gap between the very rich and everyone else. Too often, the very wealthy and corporations can exploit tax loopholes to pay less in taxes — both proportionately and in actual dollars — than average working Americans. The economy isn't working for everyone. Average Americans are working harder and harder, but their paychecks don't keep up with the cost of living. Having a job doesn't guarantee affordable health insurance or a secure retirement, and families struggle to provide their children the educational opportunities they need to get ahead. America needs to invest in increasing economic security and expanding opportunity for all Americans, not just a privileged few. The nation needs a tax system that raises the revenue needed to meet our shared priorities and invest in our common future. But tax cuts since 2001 have reduced federal revenues and added massively to the nation's debt. Funding for health care, education, and other vital services already has suffered, neglecting the basic needs of families and communities. An aging population and rising health care costs will require additional resources in the future. Together, Americans can meet these challenges, but must have the revenues to do it.


The nation needs a tax system that promotes a more fair and just society. Individuals and corporations should contribute their fair share, based on ability to pay. Instead, the tax code has become less progressive. Tax cuts since 2001 overwhelmingly benefit the very wealthy, widening the gap between the very rich and everyone else. Too often, the very wealthy and corporations can exploit tax loopholes to pay less in taxes — both proportionately and in actual dollars — than average working Americans.	The economy isn't working for everyone. Average Americans are working harder and harder, but their paychecks don't keep up with the cost of living. Having a job doesn't guarantee affordable health insurance or a secure retirement, and families struggle to provide their children the educational opportunities they need to get ahead. America needs to invest in increasing economic security and expanding opportunity for all Americans, not just a privileged few.	The nation needs a tax system that raises the revenue needed to meet our shared priorities and invest in our common future. But tax cuts since 2001 have reduced federal revenues and added massively to the nation's debt. Funding for health care, education, and other vital services already has suffered, neglecting the basic needs of families and communities. An aging population and rising health care costs will require additional resources in the future. Together, Americans can meet these challenges, but must have the revenues to do it.