Councilmember Kendra Brooks, activists push to ‘tax the rich’ in Philly

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Using the towering Comcast Center as a backdrop, activists with bright yellow “Tax the Rich” signs rallied Monday afternoon, chanting “pay your fair share” while glaring at the top floors of the skyscraper.

On Tax Day, the group, which included municipal workers, called for a new levy — a so-called “wealth tax” on stocks, bonds and other investments being pushed by Councilmember Kendra Brooks.