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Pluralistic: The tax sharks are back and they're coming for your home (27 Apr 2024)


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Author Cory DoctorowPosted on April 27, 2024April 30, 2024Categories UncategorizedTags alden capital, chicago, chicago tribune, cook county, debt, illinois, immiseration, liens, predatory lending, private equity, race, racial capitalism, tax evasion, tax lien certificates, tax sharks, taxes are for the little people, the rent's too damned high, vulture capital4 Comments on Pluralistic: The tax sharks are back and they're coming for your home (27 Apr 2024)

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