Naomi Walker

Jan 24, 2025 | epi.org | Naomi Walker |Celine McNicholas |Daniel Costa

The Trump administration issued a series of policies in its first week, largely focused on the federal workforce, immigration, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and protections.  A few key policies are highlighted below, but you can find a comprehensive catalogue of all policies relevant to working people and the economy at Federal Policy Watch, an EPI online tool documenting actions by the Trump administration, Congress, federal agencies, and the courts.

Mar 15, 2024 | epi.org | Amy Hanauer |Naomi Walker

The estate tax should help to level the playing field. Instead it’s letting the rich get richer. This is an excerpt from an op-ed that originally published in CNN. Read the full op-ed here. The federal estate tax should be an effective tool to slightly level the playing field between those who inherit wealth and those who have to work for a living.

Mar 15, 2024 | cnn.com | Amy Hanauer |Naomi Walker

Editor’s Note: Amy Hanauer is the executive director of the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy. Naomi Walker is the executive vice president of the Economic Policy Institute. The views expressed here are their own. Read more opinion at CNN. The federal estate tax should be an effective tool to slightly level the playing field between those who inherit wealth and those who have to work for a living.