Tag Archives: inequality

The American Dream rewards few, enslaves millions

Posted on August 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Bhaskar Sunkara I’ve been working odd jobs and starting businesses all my life. It’s a hustler spirit fitting with my immigrant roots, a key part of my identity. Quintessentially American, even. Self-reliance is something I’m proud of – I’ve always … Continue reading →

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8 Stark Realities of America’s Dysfunctional New Economy

Posted on July 23, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Steven Rosenfeld There’s a new normal in the American economy for vast slices of society and it’s discouragingly tough, despite all the cheerleading from the White House and economists that the country is in a slow but steady recovery. … Continue reading →

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Bono: The good news on poverty (Yes, there’s good news)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by The Soul Brother

Fascinating presentation from Bono. Sometimes we have to look at the glass as “being half full” instead of half empty.  

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U.S. Racial and Economic Inequality, Visualized

Posted on April 21, 2011 by The Soul Brother

We hear these statistics on the news so much that it becomes just numbers or white noise in our minds.  We may need that graphic visual for those numbers to hit home and put clarity to a confusing state of affairs. … Continue reading →

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The Secret Big-Money Takeover of America

Posted on October 8, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Robert Reich writes an excellent commentary that illustrates how this election is being manipulated as well as our nation. Robert Reich is giving us a warning, we just need to listen. Robert Reich: The Secret Big-Money Takeover of America.

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This 9/11, Let’s All Take Responsibility for Ending a Summer of Hate

Posted on September 10, 2010 by The Soul Brother

True sentiments that I agree with. The United States have a long history of bias and discrimination. What has happened since the election in the arena of intolerance is unfathomable. Rinku Sen and Fekkak Mamdogh most powerful statement should resonate with all of us … Continue reading →

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Support the NAACP

Posted on August 20, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This article was written by Shirley Sherrod and appears in The Afro. It is an eloquent piece about “Sherrodgate” and the NAACP. More importantly, she lays out in a very personal way why the NAACP is important for all Americans who … Continue reading →

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