Democracy requires a government that fosters people’s freedom. Its resources must come from fair taxation. Oligarchs cut taxes and undermine democracy to consolidate their power. Economic inequality has bred discontent and distrust of government and democracy, an opening for authoritarianism.

The U.S. affordability crisis is caused by low pay, high prices, economic inequality, and public policies skewed to favor wealthy individuals and corporations. Here are some strategies for tackling the affordability crisis. THANK YOU to all of you who participated in or supported a No Kings rally!

Economic inequality is at record levels. The American oligarchy is powerfully wielding its power. Here are policies to address economic inequality. If Democrats want to win elections, they should support policies to reduce economic inequality and create a secure economic future for all Americans.

An American oligarchy has battled for control of our country since its founding. In 1980, the American oligarchy re-emerged. Defenders of democracy are fighting back with growing protests against and resistance to King Trump. Please find and participate in an Oct. 18 No Kings protest.

American oligarchs have spent 45 years and billions of dollars undermining democracy and skewing government policy. We need to stand up to Trump and corporate CEOs. They depend on us, their customers and voters. We did so with the reaction to their pulling the Jimmy Kimmel show off the air.