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Progress

Robin Hood is coming in the USA.

However, the idea has been pushed in forty plus countries over the last two years, and now is a global movement representing millions.

As we look to build our own story use the timeline to follow the global story,and the progress that has been made.

From policy to politics to popular campaign moments this ‘at a glance’ guide is a great way to quickly navigate the 'recent'  history of Robin Hood reimagined for the 21st century. 

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04 Dec
2012

Robin Hood Tax Campaign Comes to the Doha Climate Change Conference

The Robin Hood principle was given a voice at the climate change conference when a group from various nations dressed as the legendary English rebel.
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29 Nov
2012

Delegates representing 329 unions from 123 countries rallied in the streets of Durban, South Africa for the Robin Hood Tax.

The union leaders, representing 20 million workers, were in Durban attending the 29th World Congress of the Public Services International (PSI), the global union federation.
27 Nov
2012

RHT and Health GAP March to Congress

Robin Hood Tax advocates, led by Health GAP, marched to Congress in Washington DC in anticipation of December 1 World AIDS Day.
24 Oct
2012

Robin Hood Tax Gains Traction in Europe

The European Union's executive body said Tuesday that 10 members of the 27-nation group had agreed to move forward with a Financial Transaction Tax, also known as the Robin Hood tax.
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09 Oct
2012

11 European nations move toward enactment of a sales tax on financial speculation: Austria, Belgium, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.

At a meeting of finance ministers, 11 European nations – two more than the nine minimum needed to form an official EU agreement – move toward enactment of a sales tax on financial speculation.
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02 Oct
2012

Rep. Danny Davis, (D-IL 7th District) Signs On To Support HR6411

Robin Hood Tax Campaigners visited 18 Congressional offices in 7 states to press for pledges of support. Rep. Danny Davis pledges, dons a cap and says "It's a no-brainer."
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14 Sep
2012

“The Inclusive Prosperity Act”, H.R. 6411, is introduced in Congress by Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN)

The U.S. Robin Hood Tax Campaign today applauded the introduction in Congress of a bill that would impose a tax on Wall Street speculation. Introduced by Rep. Keith Ellison, HR 6411...
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24 Jul
2012

We Can End HIV/AIDS With Help of a Robin Hood Tax

Thousands march in DC to demand a Robin Hood Tax to help fund the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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19 Jun
2012

Robin Hood officially arrives in America

The US Campaign For a Robin Hood Tax Launches
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20 May
2012

NPA bring Robin Hood to DC

A thousand gather in DC to call for a Robin Hood Tax.
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18 May
2012

Thousands of Nurses Rally in Chicago to Send A Message to G8 Leaders

More than 2000 Nurses gather for a people's G8 in Chicago.
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25 Apr
2012

Act UP 25th Anniversary March for a Robin Hood Tax

Thousands of people from Act UP, Occupy and others march on Wall Street for a RHT to fund the fight against AIDS.
16 Jan
2012

New Spanish Prime Minister supports Robin Hood Tax

New Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announces Spain's support for the introduction of a Financial Transaction Tax.
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06 Jan
2012

France prepared to go it alone on Robin Hood Tax

President Sarkozy says that France will implement its own Financial Transaction Tax if European countries prefer to wait.
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