Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1925, Roger Smith, American businessman (died 2007) was born. In 1927, Harley Hotchkiss, Canadian businessman (died 2011) was born. In 1990, João Saldanha, Brazilian footballer, manager, and journalist (born 1917) passed away. In 1991, Pablo Carreño Busta, Spanish tennis player was born. In 1998, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Canadian basketball player was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2005, John King, Baron King of Wartnaby, English businessman (born 1917) passed away. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
It is time for a wealth tax
Narrative Analysis: Appeal to Fear
During much of the 20th century, the US was a beacon of tax justice. Using a high marginal tax rate, the country was able to build roads, bridges, hospitals and life the country out of the Great Depression. The post It is time for a wealth tax appeared first on rabble.ca.
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Financial Times
· Jul 9, 2026
Who wants to tax a billionaire?
A gentle guide to a harsh debate
Hot Air
· Jul 9, 2026
Ro Khanna Shows How Billionaire Taxes Will Become Millionaire Taxes Then...
Ro Khanna Shows How Billionaire Taxes Will Become Millionaire Taxes Then...
Jacobin
· Jun 29, 2026
The Wealth Tax Is Popular but Faces Serious Obstacles
Billionaire wealth has doubled in five years, and there’s a growing movement to tax it. But there’s a problem: the fate of a national wealth tax may ultimately hinge on a few words buried in an arcane passage in the Constitution.
Fox Business
· Jul 7, 2026
LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time to cut the capital gains tax
It will add growth to the GOP message ahead of the midterms
The New European
· Jun 26, 2026
Jeremy Hunt’s glib new book dodges the big questions
The former chancellor’s Can We Be Rich Again? offers a dated prescription that breezes past immigration in the blink of an eye
The Economic Times
· Jun 22, 2026
ET Wealth: 8 ITR mistakes to avoid this tax season
ET Wealth: 8 ITR mistakes to avoid this tax season
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Related coverage for "It is time for a wealth tax": Financial Times — Who wants to tax a billionaire?. Hot Air — Ro Khanna Shows How Billionaire Taxes Will Become Millionaire Taxes Then.... Jacobin — The Wealth Tax Is Popular but Faces Serious Obstacles. Fox Business — LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time to cut the capital gains tax. The New European — Jeremy Hunt’s glib new book dodges the big questions. The Economic Times — ET Wealth: 8 ITR mistakes to avoid this tax season