2 chapters across the catalog
The "Paying a Fair Share Act of 2012," commonly known as the Buffett Rule, proposes a minimum 30% tax rate on individuals earning over $1 million annually. President Obama argues this is necessary to ensure billionaires do not pay lower rates than their secretaries, while the hosts examine the bill's intent to replace the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
New York Times Coverage and Hookah Photo Analysis
The New York Times recently featured stories on the "Buffett Rule" tax plan and the Palestinian bid for statehood at the UN. A front-page photograph from the Middle East drew attention for depicting a man smoking a hookah next to a gas can while anti-aircraft fire occurred in the background. The selection of such imagery is questioned for its lack of clear journalistic purpose.
