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Forty years after declaring development a human right, the United Nations is gathering world leaders to tackle a stark reality: the world's 56,000 billionaires hold three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. This week's summit aims to turn equity from a promise into practice.
New York City just passed its first-ever tax on luxury second homes worth over $5 million, targeting ultra-wealthy absentee owners. The move is expected to raise $500 million annually for free childcare, cleaner streets, and safer neighborhoods.
Hundreds of wealthy individuals from 24 countries are demanding higher taxes on themselves to fight inequality. Disney heirs, actors, and business leaders say it's time for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share.
In a surprising turn, 62% of millionaires now admit that extreme wealth poses a real threat to democracy. Even the wealthy are calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich to protect fairness and opportunity for everyone.
