EXCLUSIVE: satellite images of Teterboro — the busiest private jet airport in America, 3 miles from MetLife Stadium — on the day of the World Cup final. 330+ jets parked on the ramp. A normal day: 205. Count them yourself. 👇
Chuck Collins
@chuck77.bsky.social
Campaigner, researcher, storyteller, homestead farmer, author, dad. Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies where I coedit Inequality.org. Writing at www.chuckcollinswrites.com.
Thrilled to share @dailymail.co.uk exclusive on @ips-dc.org Private Jet Tracking analysis of @fifaclubworldcup.bsky.social World Cup pollution @taxprivatejets.org @inequality.org www.dailymail.com/news/article...
How World Cup gas-guzzling private jets pumped out super-polluters
Roughly 92,000 private jets flew in and out of host cities this World Cup to match the annual emissions of more than 34,000 cars.
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NEW: Over the World Cup final weekend, roughly 3,000 private jet flights moved in and out of the New York area. On final day, private-jet CO₂ in the region more than doubled its five-year norm. This is the most carbon-intensive way a person can travel — and one of the least taxed. Tax private jets.
The World Cup final drew Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Tom Cruise, the Beckhams — quite the star-studded crowd. Getting the richest of the rich there took ~3,000 private jet flights. Then, the tarmac emptied the second the whistle blew. Private jet pollution spiked to 𝟯× normal.
"FIFA is clearly competing to produce the world’s most polluting sport competition... The World Cup belongs to everyone, not just the private jet class." @taxprivatejets.org @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/fifa...
The FIFA World Cup: Private Jet Pollution Spikes | Common Dreams
The FIFA World Cup final is marred by wildfire smoke and private jet pollution, putting the health of fans and the planet at risk. Should FIFA ban private jets to protect our environment and make the ...
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THIS IS THE WORLD CUP: a huge spike in carbon emissions from private jets The blue line is 2026 carbon emissions from private jets in and around Atlanta from Jul 13 - 17. The gray band outlines the high and low bands from 2021-2025. Can you find the kickoff time? ⚽🟥 bsky.app/profile/taxp...
Tax Private Jets@taxprivatejets.org · 3w agoEngland v. Argentina in Atlanta: private jet carbon emissions ran 𝟭𝟲𝟴% 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 the region's 5-year average during the same dates Nearly triple. For one match. Tax private jets.
Elon Musk's incomprehensible wealth is an existential threat to democracy as we know it, writes @chuck77.bsky.social. inequality.org/article/musk...
Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
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With ample evidence that Elon Musk’s wealth was already capable of warping our society around it, his ascension to trillionaire status should be seen as a major threat to the health of the economy and American democracy, writes @chuck77.bsky.social.
Musk's Trillion-Dollar Fortune Is a Flashing Warning Light for Democracy - OtherWords
The planet’s first trillionaire is not a sign of economic health. It’s an indicator of extreme inequality and the dangers of concentrated power.
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The impact of extreme wealth goes beyond the number on a bank account. It can fundamentally reshape one's ability to connect with the rest of society. In a new piece by Dr. David Cox (featuring @chuck77.bsky.social!), he explores the "dark psychology" of money.
From Epstein to Wall Street: The dark psychology of how money makes monsters | BBC Science Focus Magazine
One look at the news cycle would have you thinking that money and crime are inevitably linked. But what does science have to say?
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I'm not afraid to call myself a 'Swiftie' AND I want to call her out for purchasing carbon offsets that are symbolic at best. As I say in the article, 'A warming planet cannot sort out little offset deals.' @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org www.dailymail.com/tvshowbiz/ar...
Taylor Swift's insane number of private jet flights already this year
Taylor Swift has been racking up carbon emissions and eye-watering fuel costs as she prepares for her eagerly anticipated wedding to Travis Kelce.
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What an honor to join this community conversation with Jay Kaufman at the First Parish Church in Lexington, MA! videoplayer.telvue.com/player/c0gKv...
Moment of Opportunity - 6/12/2026
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Trump seemed to think he could accomplish something dramatic and “beautiful” in Iran — but then found that wasn’t so likely.
There Is No Bigger Trump Lie Right Now Than Him Saying the Iran War Is Good for You—or the World | Common Dreams
There is a popular view that this is a pointless war, being fought for nothing. But that is wrong—there is a purpose. Actually, there are several. You're just never told what they are.
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The big tech employers of the gig economy — companies like Amazon and DoorDash — are using personal data to pay their workers unfair wages. We need more transparency, not exploitation packaged as “innovation.” Michael Huggins on @inequality.org
Big Tech Built a Gig Economy That Works Against Us
Surveillance pricing is squeezing workers dependent on the gig economy — especially Black workers. Algorithmic transparency is the first step to fighting back.
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whyy.org/episodes/sho... Should they? @chuck77.bsky.social has opinions #greed #taxes #eattherich
Should billionaires pay more taxes? - WHYY
As America’s billionaire class grows, some states and some in Congress are proposing a wealth tax. Polls show most Americans think the rich aren't paying their fair share.
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inequality.org/article/lawm... Wait a tick - the rich get tax breaks for their private jets? WTF? @chuck77.bsky.social spells it out. #greed #taxequity #eattherich
Lawmakers Press to Eliminate Private Jet Travel Subsidies
The Stop Subsidizing Private Jets Act of 2026 would close loopholes in Trump's tax codes that allow billionaires to write off planes as business expenses.
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In case you're wondering how it all works... check out burnedbybillionaires.com for more on what you can do to protest against the billionaire class @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
If we care for our communities, that must include unhoused people too. And with a reported 771,480 people experiencing homelessness in the U.S., we need states and cities to invest in social housing programs and supportive services.
The Way Home Exists — We’re Living Proof - OtherWords
Cities across the country are considering permanently affordable housing. That’s good — but we’ll keep more people off the streets if we also invest in supportive services.
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To me it's pretty simple, we need to tax the harm in order to fund the good @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
Extractive capitalism isn't limited to healthcare; it's also taking advantage of our love for our pets! @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
Curious to hear more about how we're all being burned by the billionaire class? I talked about it all with the Concord League of Women Voters back in February @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4L5...
Concord League of Women Voters - Author Talk with Chuck Collins - February 22, 2026
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It was so great to sit down and chat with Heather Harris and talk about wealth inequality on her podcast, What's What with Heather Harris www.whatswhatpod.com/podcast/epis... @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
PODCAST | What's What with Heather Harris
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Do you know how Extractive Capitalism is choking our economy? @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
I hope you get a chance to listen to today's episode of 1A featuring @patrioticmillionaires.org chair, Morris Pearl... the1a.org/segments/if-... @ips-dc.org @inequality.org
If You Can Keep It: What the wealth gap means for democracy
A growing number of states are looking at implementing a wealth tax to fund social services.
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The rich are causing extreme climate change that mostly burdens the poor @inequality.org @ips-dc.org @patrioticmillionaires.org
Are we going to let the Climate Criminals use their wealth and power to run out the clock on climate change? @inequality.org @patrioticmillionaires.org @ips-dc.org
Inequality editor @chuck77.bsky.social interviews Ray Madoff about her new book covering how the ultra-rich have warped our tax code to their benefit. inequality.org/article/ray-...
The Second Estate: A Q&A with Ray Madoff
Chuck Collins speaks with Ray Madoff about her new book breaking down how the rich us our tax code to get even richer.
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"The problem isn’t wealth, per se, but the corrosive power of excessive wealth in our economic system and our suffering democracy." The Case for Blaming Billionaires www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/the-cas...
The Case for Blaming Billionaires
Responding to a recent column by IP Editor-in-Chief David Callahan, Chuck Collins weighs in on why, in this political moment, “it’s time to vocally and unflinchingly blame the billionaires.”
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Did you know the smallest group of the world's population (Billionaires) have the largest carbon footprint and are accelerating climate change? @inequality.org @patrioticmillionaires.org @ips-dc.org
This is not how democracy works. Democracy is pooling resources and deciding together, not letting billionaires pick their favorite causes. Watch full video here: youtu.be/UWXyUbq34hQ?...
Why Billionaires Fear This Economist
YouTube video by Rutger Bregman
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