Outrageous Facts about Inequality

Studying inequality in America reveals some facts that are truly hard to believe. Amidst all the absurdity a few stand out.

1. U.S. companies in total pay a smaller percentage of taxes than the lowest-income 20% of Americans.

3. The sales tax on a quadrillion dollars of financial sales is ZERO.

4. Many Americans get just a penny on the dollar.

5. Our society allows one man or one family to possess enough money to feed EVERY hungry person on earth.

And the people we elect to protect our interests are unable or unwilling to do anything about it.