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“The scale of the travel makes a mockery of FIFA's environmental commitments.”
More info at taxprivatejets.org
cc @ips-dc.org
“The scale of the travel makes a mockery of FIFA's environmental commitments.”
More info at taxprivatejets.org
cc @ips-dc.org
Tax Private Jets
Billionaires are roasting the planet -- and making the rest of us pick up the tab. Learn how we're fighting private jets, the most antisocial habit of the billionaire class.
taxprivatejets.org
July 23, 2026 at 8:28 PM
with additional quote from @freddiedaley.bsky.social
“The scale of the travel makes a mockery of FIFA's environmental commitments.”
More info at taxprivatejets.org
cc @ips-dc.org
“The scale of the travel makes a mockery of FIFA's environmental commitments.”
More info at taxprivatejets.org
cc @ips-dc.org
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Official World Cup private jet emissions total:
147.1 kt excess CO2 emissions, per Daily Mail exclusive, reaching the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars! 😱
147.1 kt excess CO2 emissions, per Daily Mail exclusive, reaching the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars! 😱
July 23, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Official World Cup private jet emissions total:
147.1 kt excess CO2 emissions, per Daily Mail exclusive, reaching the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars! 😱
147.1 kt excess CO2 emissions, per Daily Mail exclusive, reaching the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars! 😱
Come to the Purple Couch Bookshop in #NorthAndover for my last stop on the #BurnedByBillionaires tour for a while!
Registered attendees will receive 10% off their copy of the book: eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading #AuthorEvent
Registered attendees will receive 10% off their copy of the book: eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading #AuthorEvent
April 1, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Come to the Purple Couch Bookshop in #NorthAndover for my last stop on the #BurnedByBillionaires tour for a while!
Registered attendees will receive 10% off their copy of the book: eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading #AuthorEvent
Registered attendees will receive 10% off their copy of the book: eventbrite.com/e/author-eve...
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading #AuthorEvent
I've loved meeting readers of #BurnedByBillionaires! This is our last public event for a while, so don't miss it if you're near North Andover MA.
RSVP & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve.... Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book & I'll sign it!
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading
RSVP & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve.... Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book & I'll sign it!
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading
March 25, 2026 at 4:20 PM
I've loved meeting readers of #BurnedByBillionaires! This is our last public event for a while, so don't miss it if you're near North Andover MA.
RSVP & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve.... Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book & I'll sign it!
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading
RSVP & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-eve.... Registered attendees will receive 10% off the book & I'll sign it!
#Inequality #BooksWorthReading
Mark your calendars if you're near Western Mass! There are only a few chances left to chat with me about #BurnedByBillionaires on this book tour. On March 31, Charlton Library is hosting, and we'll have signed copies.
March 13, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Mark your calendars if you're near Western Mass! There are only a few chances left to chat with me about #BurnedByBillionaires on this book tour. On March 31, Charlton Library is hosting, and we'll have signed copies.
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NEW: Jeff and Deb Hansen — the top pork industry power couple of Iowa — have discouraged regulation on the industry nationally by pouring their riches into local politics.
Oligarchs anywhere are a threat our collective safety. IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
Oligarchs anywhere are a threat our collective safety. IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
The Pork Oligarchs of Iowa Have Local Politicians in Their Pockets
Jeff and Deb Hansen spend hundreds of thousands to keep the state friendly to their business.
www.thenation.com
March 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
NEW: Jeff and Deb Hansen — the top pork industry power couple of Iowa — have discouraged regulation on the industry nationally by pouring their riches into local politics.
Oligarchs anywhere are a threat our collective safety. IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
Oligarchs anywhere are a threat our collective safety. IPS scholar @chuck77.bsky.social in @thenation.com:
It's tomorrow! Saturday March 7, from 11 am to 12 pm, I'll be at Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough to talk about #BurnedByBillionaires. You won't want to miss this one. More info here: toadbooks.com/event/2026-0...
March 6, 2026 at 4:21 PM
It's tomorrow! Saturday March 7, from 11 am to 12 pm, I'll be at Toadstool Bookshop in Peterborough to talk about #BurnedByBillionaires. You won't want to miss this one. More info here: toadbooks.com/event/2026-0...
@chuck77.bsky.social Adios Kristi Noem. My article at @commondreams.org about her history of deception in service of the rich and powerful --starting with her attack on the estate tax.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/noem...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/noem...
Adios Kristi! Noem’s Long History of Lying to Protect the Powerful | Common Dreams
Nearly a decade before she was the public face of DHS, Noem’s tall tales about the estate tax helped gut one of the few remaining checks on elite fortunes.
www.commondreams.org
March 5, 2026 at 8:34 PM
@chuck77.bsky.social Adios Kristi Noem. My article at @commondreams.org about her history of deception in service of the rich and powerful --starting with her attack on the estate tax.
www.commondreams.org/opinion/noem...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/noem...
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NEW: The military systems that the U.S. sent to the Iran region in recent weeks ALONE cost us nearly $60 MILLION per day — just a fraction of the cost of this war.
That ~$60 million could cover Medicaid for 4 million Americans per day, or SNAP for 9.5 million.
From @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
That ~$60 million could cover Medicaid for 4 million Americans per day, or SNAP for 9.5 million.
From @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
FACT SHEET: How Much Is the War in Iran Costing American Taxpayers? - Institute for Policy Studies
FACT SHEET: How Much Is the War in Iran Costing American Taxpayers?
ips-dc.org
March 3, 2026 at 8:02 PM
NEW: The military systems that the U.S. sent to the Iran region in recent weeks ALONE cost us nearly $60 MILLION per day — just a fraction of the cost of this war.
That ~$60 million could cover Medicaid for 4 million Americans per day, or SNAP for 9.5 million.
From @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
That ~$60 million could cover Medicaid for 4 million Americans per day, or SNAP for 9.5 million.
From @nationalpriorities.bsky.social:
"Chuck Collins has a way of articulating what we already know, how we're all paddling so hard and getting nowhere." Actor Patrick Zeller gave his iconic voice to the #BurnedByBillionaires' audiobook, and it's available wherever you get your audio literature! www.burnedbybillionaires.com
March 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
"Chuck Collins has a way of articulating what we already know, how we're all paddling so hard and getting nowhere." Actor Patrick Zeller gave his iconic voice to the #BurnedByBillionaires' audiobook, and it's available wherever you get your audio literature! www.burnedbybillionaires.com
#BurnedByBillionaires is available wherever you listen to audiobooks! So glad to have Patrick Zeller's voice on this. No need to support oligarchs; you can find it here: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
February 25, 2026 at 9:51 PM
#BurnedByBillionaires is available wherever you listen to audiobooks! So glad to have Patrick Zeller's voice on this. No need to support oligarchs; you can find it here: libro.fm/audiobooks/9...
Make sure you RSVP to this one, it's going to be an exciting event!
February 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Make sure you RSVP to this one, it's going to be an exciting event!
The work of @patrioticmillionaires.org directly challenges the almost-complete economic & societal takeover by the Billionaire class, and I'm honored that they've endorsed my new book #BurnedByBillionaires!
www.burnedbybillionaires.com
@patmillsuk.bsky.social @patmillscanada.bsky.social
www.burnedbybillionaires.com
@patmillsuk.bsky.social @patmillscanada.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
The work of @patrioticmillionaires.org directly challenges the almost-complete economic & societal takeover by the Billionaire class, and I'm honored that they've endorsed my new book #BurnedByBillionaires!
www.burnedbybillionaires.com
@patmillsuk.bsky.social @patmillscanada.bsky.social
www.burnedbybillionaires.com
@patmillsuk.bsky.social @patmillscanada.bsky.social
How can we change the status quo & shift to a healthier, more prosperous system for everyone? If you're interested in art, nature, and #humanity, along with attainable economic redistribution, you'll love my convo on the podcast Aspire With Osha: oshahayden.com/podcast/bill... #Inequality
Billionaires and You - Aspire with Osha
My podcast is all about connections – how art connects with nature which is essential for humanity.
oshahayden.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:41 PM
How can we change the status quo & shift to a healthier, more prosperous system for everyone? If you're interested in art, nature, and #humanity, along with attainable economic redistribution, you'll love my convo on the podcast Aspire With Osha: oshahayden.com/podcast/bill... #Inequality
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Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social on the perils of "billionaire capture" and his book, Burned by Billionaires, for @washingtonmonthly.com
Watch the full interview with Chuck here: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
youtube.com/shorts/LuWua...
Watch the full interview with Chuck here: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
youtube.com/shorts/LuWua...
The perils of billionaire capture
YouTube video by Washington Monthly
youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social on the perils of "billionaire capture" and his book, Burned by Billionaires, for @washingtonmonthly.com
Watch the full interview with Chuck here: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
youtube.com/shorts/LuWua...
Watch the full interview with Chuck here: washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
youtube.com/shorts/LuWua...
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Yes, billionaires are in fact an even bigger problem than you think. They're wrecking the planet and driving up your bills.
Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social makes the case against billionaires in this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast:
washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social makes the case against billionaires in this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast:
washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
Should Billionaires Exist?
Author Chuck Collins argues that billionaires are a uniquely destructive force to the economy, democracy, and the planet.
washingtonmonthly.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Yes, billionaires are in fact an even bigger problem than you think. They're wrecking the planet and driving up your bills.
Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social makes the case against billionaires in this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast:
washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
Author @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social makes the case against billionaires in this week's @washingtonmonthly.com podcast:
washingtonmonthly.com/2026/01/07/c...
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Billionaire backlash is coming.
Watch an excerpt from my conversation with @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social, author of "Burned by Billionaires" from @thenewpress.bsky.social, in this week's roundup @washingtonmonthly.com
open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
Watch an excerpt from my conversation with @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social, author of "Burned by Billionaires" from @thenewpress.bsky.social, in this week's roundup @washingtonmonthly.com
open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
Billionaire backlash is coming
They own too much. They control too much. They're also wrecking the planet.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Billionaire backlash is coming.
Watch an excerpt from my conversation with @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social, author of "Burned by Billionaires" from @thenewpress.bsky.social, in this week's roundup @washingtonmonthly.com
open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
Watch an excerpt from my conversation with @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social, author of "Burned by Billionaires" from @thenewpress.bsky.social, in this week's roundup @washingtonmonthly.com
open.substack.com/pub/washingt...
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Last week, PM Board Member Chuck Collins appeared on Ralph Nader’s show to discuss his new book, Burned by Billionaires.
If you want to learn more about all the ways billionaires are ruining our economy and planet, this interview is for you: www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...
If you want to learn more about all the ways billionaires are ruining our economy and planet, this interview is for you: www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...
Burned By Billionaires/What's Spiking Your Electric Bill?
Ralph once again welcomes Chuck Collins, heir to the Oscar Meyer fortune and one of the founders of Patriotic Millionaires, to discuss his agenda for reform outlined in his new book BURNED BY BILLIONA...
www.ralphnaderradiohour.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Last week, PM Board Member Chuck Collins appeared on Ralph Nader’s show to discuss his new book, Burned by Billionaires.
If you want to learn more about all the ways billionaires are ruining our economy and planet, this interview is for you: www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...
If you want to learn more about all the ways billionaires are ruining our economy and planet, this interview is for you: www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/p/burned-by-...
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Today, billionaires decide where we live, what news we consume, and even what we eat.
They have too much power, and they need to be stopped.
Grab a copy of Patriotic Millionaire Chuck Collins’ new book, Burned by Billionaires, to learn more: www.chuckcollinswrites.com/copy-of-buy-...
They have too much power, and they need to be stopped.
Grab a copy of Patriotic Millionaire Chuck Collins’ new book, Burned by Billionaires, to learn more: www.chuckcollinswrites.com/copy-of-buy-...
December 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Today, billionaires decide where we live, what news we consume, and even what we eat.
They have too much power, and they need to be stopped.
Grab a copy of Patriotic Millionaire Chuck Collins’ new book, Burned by Billionaires, to learn more: www.chuckcollinswrites.com/copy-of-buy-...
They have too much power, and they need to be stopped.
Grab a copy of Patriotic Millionaire Chuck Collins’ new book, Burned by Billionaires, to learn more: www.chuckcollinswrites.com/copy-of-buy-...
@chuck77.bsky.social
2025 was a very good year...for billionaires!
www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...
2025 was a very good year...for billionaires!
www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...
The First Year of Trump's Second Term Was Terrific—for US Billionaires | Common Dreams
Over 2025, the combined wealth of all US billionaires climbed to $8.1 trillion, a 21% increase over 2025, up from $6.7 trillion exactly a year ago.
www.commondreams.org
January 2, 2026 at 10:08 PM
@chuck77.bsky.social
2025 was a very good year...for billionaires!
www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...
2025 was a very good year...for billionaires!
www.commondreams.org/opinion/2025...
I had a great conversation with Hopeton Hay from Diverse Voices Book Review about the impact of extreme wealth concentration on society!
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Put out the flames: www.burnedbybillionaires.com
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Put out the flames: www.burnedbybillionaires.com
Inequality Unveiled: Chuck Collins on the Cost of Concentrated Wealth
Podcast Episode · Hopeton Hay Podcasts · 12/17/2025 · 38m
podcasts.apple.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I had a great conversation with Hopeton Hay from Diverse Voices Book Review about the impact of extreme wealth concentration on society!
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Put out the flames: www.burnedbybillionaires.com
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i...
Put out the flames: www.burnedbybillionaires.com
Should billionaires be abolished? It's great to hear celebs like Billie Eilish ask this question in front of the wealth hoarders themselves! We're all being #BurnedByBillionaires - let's talk about what we can do about it.
December 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Should billionaires be abolished? It's great to hear celebs like Billie Eilish ask this question in front of the wealth hoarders themselves! We're all being #BurnedByBillionaires - let's talk about what we can do about it.
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New Books and Films
incl. books by @christinewebb.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social @cberdik.bsky.social @davidenrich.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social @brian-goldstone.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social + Catherine Coleman Flowers, and others:
incl. books by @christinewebb.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social @cberdik.bsky.social @davidenrich.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social @brian-goldstone.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social + Catherine Coleman Flowers, and others:
Books and Films, 2025 — The Green Spotlight
BOOKS Recently published books that you might want to check out, read, and/or share with others: The Arrogant Ape: The Myth of Human Exceptionalism and Why It Matters, by Christine Webb How Can I Help...
www.thegreenspotlight.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
New Books and Films
incl. books by @christinewebb.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social @cberdik.bsky.social @davidenrich.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social @brian-goldstone.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social + Catherine Coleman Flowers, and others:
incl. books by @christinewebb.bsky.social @billmckibben.bsky.social @chuckcollinswrites.bsky.social @cberdik.bsky.social @davidenrich.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social @brian-goldstone.bsky.social @milleridriss.bsky.social + Catherine Coleman Flowers, and others:
"The good news is there are huge cracks in that system among money managers, the younger generation, & people with substantial wealth moving toward redistribution to heal the harms caused by wealth extraction."
I loved this interview with Julie Polter for @sojo.net: sojo.net/magazine/dec...
I loved this interview with Julie Polter for @sojo.net: sojo.net/magazine/dec...
Billionaires Are a National Disaster
Chuck Collins on how income inequality undermines everyone’s quality of life—even the most wealthy.
sojo.net
December 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"The good news is there are huge cracks in that system among money managers, the younger generation, & people with substantial wealth moving toward redistribution to heal the harms caused by wealth extraction."
I loved this interview with Julie Polter for @sojo.net: sojo.net/magazine/dec...
I loved this interview with Julie Polter for @sojo.net: sojo.net/magazine/dec...