LoginThe Politics of the Downwardly Mobile Professional Class
The debate over whether Graham Platner is “working class” comes at a time when more and more people are at risk of falling into it.
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In Argentina, U.S. Tech Billionaire Peter Thiel Finds An Escape
The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.
Peter Thiel, right, arriving for a meeting with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires in April.
A.I. Money From I.P.O.s Will Change Philanthropy
Silicon Valley is about to get a lot more liquid. What will it spend its money on?
The Case for California’s Billionaire Wealth Tax
Silicon Valley’s growth over recent decades has made California rich — and one of the most unequal places in America.
The Simple Answer to Taxing the Rich Is the Best Answer
Forget complex schemes. There is an easier way to get revenue from the wealthy.
Getting Jeff Bezos to the Opera
Box office is waning. Donors are fading. Opera needs new lifeblood. The answer lies with tech fortunes.
