I need to wrap my head around the fact that private donors, sports' sponsors and students paying tens of thousands of dollars a year is not enough for universities to be financially sound.

I'd really like to see audits of these universities.
Somehow I don't think teachers' pay is the biggest expense.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/world/politics/universities-cut-deals-trump/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon

#university #education #usa #uspol #budget #taxtherich #capitalism

With federal funds frozen, wealthy U.S. universities capitulate to Washington

As the universities first targeted succumb to financial pressure and agree to settlements, new institutions are being placed in the crosshairs.

^{The Japan Times}

“Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style”

I got told I should use a paper straw and should cycle to work with a bike to save the planet. We're all gonna pay for their lifestyle.
#taxtherich #climatechange #eattherich #markzuckerberg

https://www.sustainability-times.com/sustainable-business/mark-zuckerberg-sailed-5300-miles-with-two-superyachts-only-to-helicopter-up-a-mountain-and-ski-down-in-billionaire-style/

Mark Zuckerberg Sailed 5,300 Miles With Two Superyachts Only to Helicopter Up a Mountain and Ski Down in Billionaire Style

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Mark Zuckerberg mobilized his two superyachts, the Launchpad and the Wingman, for a spectacular journey to Norway’s fjords.

^{Hina Dinoo (Sustainability Times)}

If you are a citizen of any EU Member State, I implore you to consider signing the Tax-the-Rich citizens' initiative:
https://www.tax-the-rich.eu/

The idea is to tax the super rich and then use the money for climate transition. :blobcathappypaws:

This is an official EU citizens' initiative, meaning that if it reaches certain thresholds, it *will have to be* considered by the EU institutions. That's a really powerful tool, if actually used.

So we should use it. :blobcatcool:

#TaxTheRich #EU

Tax The Rich

Nous voulons un impôt européen sur les grandes fortunes pour financer la transition climatique et sociale et aider les pays victimes des dérèglements climatiques.

^{Tax The Rich}