Taxing the rich has worked before. In the World War II era, the wealthiest Americans endured a top tax rate above 90% to buoy the economy. But would it work now?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Attendees at the California Democratic State Convention at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim on May 31, 2025.

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The problem with moderates is that they tend to be moderate. In the attention economy, that’s a real handicap.

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