ECONOMIC
INEQUALITY

Peter Peckarsky understands that economic inequality powers political inequality. The poor and working class have intentionally been left behind since, to pick a random date, about January 20, 1981. This has created, in the 21st century, a two-tiered economy that works to provide what may be close to riskless profits for the rich while working people foot the bill and accept the risks.

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Peter Peckarsky supports taking bold action on the economy, including finally raising the minimum wage to at LEAST $15 an hour (this is not to say or accept that $15 an hour for 2,000 hours a year is sufficient to support a family today).

 

He will also hold large corporations accountable and vote for them to pay their fair share. In addition, Peter Peckarsky supports a wealth tax (a reasonable starting point may be Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s proposal) to ensure that the super-wealthy cannot continue to buy our democracy. 

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In the Senate, Peter will also fight for a reasonable Economic Bill of Rights, which would introduce supports that will help Americans become, and stay, more financially stable.