Activism/Actions
Forget Rebates, Change the System (Op-ed)
by pmuner ()UFE Staffer Bob Keener suggests that tax rebate checks could stimulate personal action for fundamental changes in our economy. Santa Rosa's Press Gazette
Wells Fargo Challenged on Racial Inequities
by bob ()On April 29 in San Francisco, members of Responsible Wealth will present a shareholder resolution requesting that the company explain racial and ethnic disparities in its sub-prime loans.
Evaluating Candidates on Taxes
by bob ()Tax policy is a key method for addressing economic inequities. But it can be difficult to evaluate a candidate's position on taxes. That's why we created these Action Tools.
2008 Estate Tax Lobby Day Success
by bob ()There was electric excitement in Washington, DC, during the UFE co-sponsored Estate Tax Lobby Day, where participants inspired each other and advocated for their belief in a strong estate tax.
Take the Tax Fairness Pledge
by bob ()Behind the scenes, the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy continue to drain our nation's capacity. Find out what your share is and redirect your savings to tax fairness efforts with the Tax Fairness Pledge.
Estate Tax Supporters Convene in DC to Lobby Congress
by bob ()As efforts to preserve the federal estate tax continue in 2008, estate tax supporters from across the country will come together for an estate tax briefing to be held during the Take Back America conference, followed by a day of Capitol Hill visits to lobby Congressional representatives and senators from their home districts.
Fair Trade Organizing Tool
by bob ()This document summarizes ideas on what new trade models should entail. It is the result of open dialogues with UFE friends and partners involved in various aspects of social justice organizing.
Fair Taxation
by Ben (- Activism/Actions
- Collaborative
- Commonwealth
- Estate Tax
- Fair tax
- Government Accountability
- Legislative proposals
- Policy
- Progressive tax
- Regulation
- Revenue
- State tax
Tax fairness is the key to a fair economy, where the cost of maintaining a common government is shared on the basis of one's ability to pay.
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The BBs of Wealth
by Anonymous ()Originally an audio CD, The BBs of Wealth was created by UFE co-founder Chuck Collins to illustrate the difference between riches and poverty. Collins provides the voice-over in this new video version by UFE intern Matthew Chana featuring college students' reactions.
Training of Trainers Institutes
by Anonymous ()UFE is one of the few national organizations that trains and supports a network of volunteer economics educators. We now have over 180 active volunteer trainers nationwide. These trained workshop leaders conduct programs on the changing economy across the country. UFE holds Training of Trainers Institutes several times a year.
