It's Time for Corporate America pay its fair share in taxes. DEMOCRATS.COM

 

DAVID - It's time for a massive investment in our communities and in an equitable pandemic recovery. But every time Democrats propose investments to create jobs, rebuild infrastructure, secure a green energy future, make housing more affordable and more―like President Biden just did in his American Jobs Plan―Republicans (and some moderate Democrats) ask, "how are you going to pay for it?" Biden's historic $2.3 trillion American Jobs Plan will create 2.7 million more jobs, rebuild our communities and begin to create an economy that works for all of us. To make these investments, President Biden's Made in America Tax Plan would raise $2.5 trillion by making America's corporations begin to pay their fair share. Join us in calling on Congress to pass President Biden's American Jobs Plan and his Made in America Tax Plan to create millions of jobs for working families, rebuild our communities, and invest in our country's future. Biden's Made in America Tax Plan raises $2.5 trillion by increasing the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%, closing loopholes that have incentivized multinational corporations to outsource jobs and shift profits to offshore tax havens, placing a 15% minimum tax on corporations so they can't get away with paying $0 in taxes, ending fossil fuel tax subsidies and more. In order to create an equitable recovery from this pandemic and build an economy that works for all of us, it's time for corporations to pay their fair share in taxes. Sign the petition demanding Congress invest in our country's future―paid for by making Corporate America pay its fair share. Consider these corporate tax horror stories: • In 2020, 55 major U.S. corporations paid ZERO dollars in federal income taxes, even though they collectively enjoyed almost $40.5 billion in pre-tax profits. • In 2018 over 1,500 U.S.-based multinational corporations paid an average U.S. tax rate of just 7.8% (even though the corporate tax rate is 21%)―a rate much lower than most middle-class families pay. • American corporations dodge an estimated $60 billion a year in U.S. taxes by shifting profits and production offshore. Thank you for fighting for a tax system and economy that works for everyone, not just the wealthy few. Bob Fertik

BY DEFINITION: GUN CONTROL, AND THE 2ND AMENDMENT. PART 2.

To further understand the meaning of the wording contained in the 2nd Amendment, we must also look to another part of the U.S CONSTITUTION that addresses the same subject matter.

The following is taken from ARTICLE 1, SECTION 8 of the U.S. CONSTITUTION.

"To provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the Laws of the Union, suppress Insurrections and repel Invasions;

To provide for organizing, arming, and disciplining, the Militia, and for governing such Part of them as may be employed in the Service of the United States, reserving to the States respectively, the Appointment of the Officers, and the Authority of training the Militia according to the discipline prescribed by Congress;"

As you can see the term "MILITIA" is used, and its ROLE, MISSION, AND THE RULES THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR IT TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND LEGALLY ARE LAID OUT.

At the time of its initial Formation and Independence, the UNITED STATES had virtually no standing NATIONAL ARMY. (Not the Professional Force where Soldiers are Recruited and Trained for Full Time Duty, or CAREER TYPE EMPLOYMENT). THE MILITIA WAS A NECESSITY TO PROTECT THE NEW NATION UNTIL A STANDING MILITARY BODY COULD BE CREATED FOR FULL-TIME DEPLOYMENT.

To understand the role that the MILITIA WAS TO TAKE IN PROTECTING THE COUNTRY THEN, AND IN THE FUTURE, WE MUST LOOK TO THE WORDING CONTAINED IN THE ABOVE PASSAGE TAKEN FROM THE BODY OF THE CONSTITUTION.

Perhaps the phrase "CITIZEN SOLDIER" is familiar to you, but do you know what it really refers to? We will examine this in the next Article regarding this Subject Matter.

 

AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION: Interested in a non-academic career? Sign up for this month’s APA Member Webinar.

 

There are myriad career opportunities available to philosophers, both within and beyond academia. Because many current philosophy graduate students and recent PhDs are interested in pursuing a variety of careers, the APA’s Committee on Non-Academic Careers has organized a webinar for members: Launching a Non-Academic Career.     The webinar will include perspectives and advice about exploring and embarking on careers outside of academia. The webinar may be especially useful for graduate students and faculty who are interested in career paths beyond the professoriate. The panelists for the webinar are the following: Gina Helfrich, PhD (Non-profit technology sector) Program Officer for Global Technology, Internews JC Lau, PhD (Video game development) Producer, Harebrained Schemes Shane Wilkins, PhD (Public administration) Management analyst, US Department of Agriculture The facilitator for the panel will be Sherri Lynn Conklin, PhD, member of the APA Committee on Non-Academic Careers.   The webinar will be held on Wednesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern time / 10 a.m. Pacific time. To participate, register on the APA website. Registration will be available until 10 a.m. Eastern time / 7 a.m. Pacific time on the day of the webinar, and access information will be provided to registrants at least one hour prior to the start of the webinar. Registration is limited to current APA members.   Register now.   This webinar will offer useful advice and insight on potential career paths for those with advanced degrees in philosophy. Space is limited, so register now! If you’re unable to attend the live webinar, a recording will be made available to APA members afterward.   In addition to offering this webinar, the Committee on Non-Academic Careers has just published a new edition of its guide, Beyond the Academy. You can find more information about the topics discussed in this webinar in the section entitled “Launching a Non-Academic Career.”   All the best,   Amy Ferrer Executive Director

Support these groups fighting for voting rights in Texas. BOOT TEXAS REPUBLICANS.

 

David, Texas Republicans are bending over backward to jam through HB 6 and SB 7 -- voter suppression legislation on par with or worse than Georgia’s new, horrendous anti-voting law. We are standing up and fighting back in every way we can because the right to vote is so important. It’s the cornerstone of our democracy and we should always be making it easier, not harder for Texans and Americans to vote. Yet, if we don’t fight for it, Texas Republicans will be successful in making it more difficult for millions of Texans to cast a ballot. That’s why we’re asking you to support the following organizations that are playing a major role in the fight against anti-voter legislation in Texas. Texas Civil Rights Project MOVE Texas Black Voters Matter Thank you for everything you’re doing to support Texas voting rights! --Boot Texas Republicans DONATE »