https://icymilaw.org/#news Popular news-like links shared recently by legal-type folks. en-us Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:07:04 -0400 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/labour-introduce-wealth-tax-case-never-been-stronger https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/13/labour-introduce-wealth-tax-case-never-been-stronger <p><img src="https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:v37jbm7ajyevhnygruyftjbc/bafkreigmqauuqoxdpocppzmujzg2r563e2dyno76b7xs2btweqbrpbft3u" alt="" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;" /></p>A 2% levy on fortunes above £100m – with no exemptions – could begin to reverse decades of rising inequality<br><br><small> 🔥 · reposts: 113 · likes: 261</small> Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:07:04 -0400 www.theguardian.com https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/team-curacao-world-cup-fans.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/us/team-curacao-world-cup-fans.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share <p><img 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