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Saving Washington: The case for a wealth tax
In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus.
Michael McGinn
Mike McGinn served as Mayor of Seattle from 2010 to 2013. He is also a former lawyer, Sierra Club state chair, neighborhood activist, and founder of sustainability non-profit Great City. He hosts a po
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