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January 4, 2022

A less known, but insidious form of systemic racism is the business model practiced by Wall Street private equity (PE) firms. PE firms often profit from extracting wealth from communities of color and exacerbating racial inequalities. PE cash has been funneled into odious businesses like payday lenders and corporate landlords that particularly target Black and Latinx communities.

Say No to Wall Street Looting! Say No to Wall Street Looting! Say No to Wall Street Looting! Say No to Wall Street Looting!

Tell your legislator to support the
Stop Wall Street Looting Act!

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SWSLA would:

  • Make PE execs legally liable for the damage they cause
  • Stop looting that enriches PE executives at the expense of workers, communities, and businesses
  • Close tax loopholes and change rules that encourage predatory financial activities
  • Protect workers if employers go bankrupt
  • Require PE firms to be fair and transparent to investors in disclosing costs and returns