regressive tax

WU support of Prop A shows school’s callousness toward the poor

Washington University is a prosperous school. It boasts a multi-billion (with a ‘B’) dollar endowment, hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grants, wealthy patrons—nay, Captains of Industry—and its faculty, staff and students are among the brightest—and wealthiest—in the nation. So why is it that Wash. U. students and faculty pay $250 less for MetroLink than disabled riders?

John Burns | Op-Ed Submission

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