What's your share of the Bush-era tax cuts? Find out now and take Responsible Wealth's Tax Fairness Pledge!
Support Strong Financial Regulation
Business Owners, Executives and Investors – sign Responsible Wealth’s letter to the US Senate in support of legislation to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA).
The abolitionists pushed Lincoln.
The labor movement pushed Roosevelt.
The civil rights movement pushed Johnson. Help us push Obama.
Help push him toward fairer taxation, public investment and greater corporate accountability. If you're in the top 5% of income or wealth and you care about economic justice, you belong in Responsible Wealth. You know President Obama will be hearing from the status quo.
Make sure he hears your voice for change!
Responsible Wealth, a project of UFE, is a network of over 700 business leaders and wealthy individuals in the top 5% of wealth and/or income in the US who use their surprising voice to advocate for fair taxes and corporate accountability.
Participate in our shareholder accountability work by filing resolutions, attending annual meetings or assigning your proxy for others to attend meetings.
Sponsor an organizer from your state to participate in one of UFE's Trainings of Trainers.
Network with other wealthy individuals and progressive business leaders at UFE and RW events.
Why the Richest Fare Better in Recession (podcast)
On the release of the latest Forbes list of the world's billionaires, Responsible Wealth Project Director, Mike Lapham, was on the air with WBAI Pacifica radio's Andrea Sears to discuss why the richest Americans are better able to weather an economic recession, and how some grow even wealthier as a result. March 17, 2010
Should the Jobs Bill Be Held Up for an Estate Tax?
Republican Senators are wielding estate tax legislation as a weapon to hold a jobs bill hostage, placing millions of unemployed Americans at risk of losing even more than they already have. Robert Frank asks readers to consider whether this is fair and cites a statement by UFE's Lee Farris. March 2, 2010
Unemployment Benefits Used As Bargaining Chip In Estate Tax Battle
Senators Kyl and Grassley seem prepared to block debate on extending unemployment benefits in order for a weakened estate tax law to become permanent, essentially holding unemployed Americans hostage as they bargain for another trillion-dollar tax giveaway to the rich. February 25, 2010
Letter to Senator Cantwell: We Do Not Want Estate Tax Pre-Payment
Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) is considering a proposal to
weaken the permanent estate tax law by allowing wealthy taxpayers to pre-pay their estate tax with a
35% tax rate while living, in return for having no exemption. We need Washingtonians to send her a message - sign onto our letter now! February 18, 2010
UFE's Estate Tax Message Reaches South Texas
Brian Miller writes about why the federal estate tax is such a crucial source of revenue for a Main Street recovery. Read more in this San Antonio Express-News op-ed. January 21, 2010
RW Success: State Street Accepts Greater Proxy Voting Responsibility
Responsible Wealth's shareholder resolution for a review of proxy voting practices at State Street Global Advisors garners a shift in the financial institution's policy. James McRitchie of CorpGov.net congratulates RW and Walden Asset Management for their sustained effort and recent success. January 21, 2010
Support Creating A Consumer Financial Protection Agency Business Owners, Executives and Investors – sign Responsible Wealth’s letter to the US Senate in support of legislation to create a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). January 19, 2010
Billionaires Against Regulating Finance (BARF)
Billionaires Against Regulating Finance (BARF) protest Jobs with Justice March Against a Jobless Recovery in Boston’s Financial District. September 30, 2009
Responsible Wealth Tax Fairness Pledge
Despite Obama taking office, the tax cuts from previous administrations still remain! You can take a strong stand by redirecting your personal tax cut from last year toward tax fairness organizing efforts, including efforts to reverse those very same cuts. March 6, 2009
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