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Weekend Reading | Saturday, September 13, 2025

Silicon Valley is Full of Wealthy Men Who Think They’re Victims, says Nick Clegg

“If you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”

Comment on “How Much Tax Do Billionaires Pay?”

US Federal “income” taxes are progressive. “Wealth” taxes are not.

Confusing Good Luck with Skill

Luck plays a part in every outcome. Be grateful and gracious when you are on top.

How—and Why—U.S. Capitalism Is Unlike Any Other

Our particular form of capitalism stimulates innovation, and… there are trade-offs.

Resources for Teaching Tariffs

A deeper dive on tariffs. Teaching resources are also incredible learning resources.

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