Why They Hate Warren Buffett

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Sep 29, 2011 You can't accuse a big capitalist of "class warfare." That's why the right wing despises Warren Buffett and is trying so hard to shut him up. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Warren Buffett Recruits

Taylor Jones, Cagle Cartoons, Politicalcartoons.com Sep 23, 2011 Dig deeper

Obama to Announce New Tax Plan for Millionaires

Staff / Truthdig Sep 18, 2011 On Monday, President Obama is expected to call for a new minimum tax rate for Americans making more than $1 million a year. The proposal will be called the "Buffett Rule," after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, who has complained that rich Americans are not paying their fair share in taxes. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Buffett Pumps Up Bank of America

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2011 Warren Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway negotiated a $5 billion investment with Bank of America on Thursday, a vote of confidence in the recently ailing institution. (more) [Earlier Thursday, Truthdig erroneously reported the figure as $5 million.] Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Les Riches Attempt to Pull a Buffett

Staff / Truthdig Aug 25, 2011 Sixteen of France's wealthiest people have pulled a Warren Buffett and asked to be taxed more in order to help pay for the nation's growing debt. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Truthdigger of the Week: Anna Hazare

Staff / Truthdig Aug 19, 2011 Social activist and anti-corruption proponent Anna Hazare, whose arrest sparked huge protests across India this week, is our Truthdigger of the Week. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Howard Buffett’s Hope for Africa’s Future

Staff / Truthdig Aug 17, 2011 Earlier this month, Howard Buffett -- the philanthropist son of the "Sage of Omaha" -- penned a Huffington Post article defending a project within the U.N.’s World Food Program called "Purchase for Progress" and offered his vision of an ideal future for farmers in the global south. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Investors Seek Treasury Port in a Storm

Staff / Truthdig Aug 8, 2011 US stocks sank almost 6 percent Monday, as investors disposed of risky assets and bought low-yielding but more secure Treasury bills and bonds, despite Standard & Poor's recent downgrade of the U government credit rating (more). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

40 Billionaires Agree to Give Half of It Away

Staff / Truthdig Aug 5, 2010 With philanthropy buddies Warren Buffet and Bill Gates leading the way, 40 representatives of the uber rich have pledged to give half of their fortunes to good works. George Lucas of "Star Wars" (and ruining "Star Wars") fame and Ted Turner, who gave us CNN before it was terrible and has the mustache to prove it, are among those on the list. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Buffett Questions Tax Gaps

Staff / Truthdig Jun 28, 2007 The vast economic rift between the top and bottom tax brackets is a major cause for concern, and it's not just those at the lower end of the income spectrum who are paying attention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )