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Alvin Chang

Alvin Chang

Senior Reporter

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    100 years of tax brackets, in one chart
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    Republicans say we have too many now. But we used to have way, way more.

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    The 3 Trump-Russia ties we know aboutThe 3 Trump-Russia ties we know about
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    What Robert Mueller’s investigation has revealed thus far.

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    A better way to tax the richA better way to tax the rich
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    Elizabeth Warren’s plan goes after the actual wealth people have.

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    American segregation, mapped at day and night
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    The racial makeup of neighborhoods changes during the workday. See how yours changes.

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    The 70% top tax rate, explained with potatoesThe 70% top tax rate, explained with potatoes
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    We explain with potatoes.

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    Build your own wealth tax: try your hand at taxing the superrich
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    Elizabeth Warren made her pitch to tax massive fortunes. Now it’s your turn.

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    Show this video to politicians who say Democrats want to take away 70 percent of your income.

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    The people of MLK’s sermons, in one graphicThe people of MLK’s sermons, in one graphic
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    He was into literature and history.

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    This is the one thing you need to understand before thinking about our options to fight climate change.

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