Will America’s Billionaires Start a Second Civil War?

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Nov 22, 2019 Oligarchs have aligned with the forces of reaction to preserve their grip on power, endangering the U.S. and democracy the world over. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Billionaires Don’t Actually Like Capitalism

Robert Reich / Truthdig Nov 14, 2019 If America's oligarchs had any interest in preserving the country's economic system, they'd throw their support behind a wealth tax. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Koch Brothers Are Even Worse Than You Think

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Sep 12, 2019 Reporter Christopher Leonard details the harrowing scope of Koch Industries’ power, and the challenges in trying to circumvent it. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

David Koch May Have Taken Us All With Him

Dharna Noor / The Real News Network Aug 27, 2019 The billionaire philanthropist leaves behind a devastating legacy of climate denial, argues author and Penn State professor Michael Mann. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

Billionaire GOP Donor David Koch Dies at 79

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Aug 23, 2019 Koch and his older brother Charles transformed American politics by pouring their riches into conservative causes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Are America’s Billionaires Turning Against Forever War?

Ilana Novick Jul 2, 2019 George Soros and Charles Koch agree on this one issue. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Let’s Abolish Billionaires

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jul 2, 2019 America has created an aristocracy of people who have never worked a day in their lives. The U.S. economy must be radically reordered. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Charles Koch’s Cynical Rebranding Shouldn’t Fool Anybody

Ilana Novick May 20, 2019 The ultraconservative billionaire says he wants to "help every person rise." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

In 2018, the U.S. Is Even More Gilded Than in 1918

Bob Lord / OtherWords Sep 27, 2018 Wealth is more concentrated now than it was in John D. Rockefeller's day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Says Koch Brothers Are ‘a Total Joke’ in GOP

ANNE FLAHERTY and KEN THOMAS / Associated Press Jul 31, 2018 The billionaire brothers disagree with the president on trade, and on what they see as his excessive government spending. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Kochs Spending $20 Million to Promote Tax Overhaul

STEVE PEOPLES / The Associated Press Jan 27, 2018 The investment marks an early focus of the 2018 political strategy of Charles and David Koch, known for their donations to conservative and Republican causes. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

This Is What Pseudo-Democracy Looks Like

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Dec 28, 2017 To combat oligarchy, we must strengthen progressive populist movements inside and outside of electoral arenas. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )