Current laws in the United States allow corporations to use offshore havens to avoid paying their taxes and, if it's up to many in Washington, the problem will only grow larger, particularly if the so-called "territorial" tax system is passed. The details of the use of such tax havens were discussed in a conference call with Campaign for America's Future , Americans for Tax Fairness  and Citizens for Tax Justice .

The middle class and the American Dream that created it are under attack as never before. But there is a real uprising sweeping the nation to save the middle class.

Do you know an unsung leader whose tireless, behind-the-scenes work has been critical to the success of the progressive movement in the past year? If so, nominate that person for the fifth annual Maria Leavey Tribute Award. The award will be presented at this year’s Take Back the American Dream conference.

The nation’s richest are trying to sell us on yet another shell game to keep from paying their fair share of taxes. Their lobbyists are pushing a so-called repatriation tax holiday—a huge cut in the tax rate on money companies are holding outside of the country.

This Wisconsin Moment is a historic opportunity to come together and shift the national focus back to creating jobs and building middle-class living standards, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said today.