1. It's Tax Day. Don't Forget to Read Thoreau.

From The New York Times: "Our tax money makes us complicit in the awful things our government does. But we also chip in for Pell grants."

2. Americans Don't Pay Enough Taxes

From The Week: "We could all pay more, and in return get more from government than we're getting now. We just have to decide to do it."

3. When tax cuts are disguised tax increases: Our view

From USA TODAY: "Deficits will soon break $1 trillion. Taxpayers can thank both Republicans and Democrats."