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Are the Rich Getting Too Much of the Economic Pie?
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Tagged business, Economic Inequality, economy, pie, poor, poverty, rich, video, wealthy bailouts
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The American Dream rewards few, enslaves millions
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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Tagged American dream, business, equality, inequality, Jacobin, Karl Marx, Leon Trotsky, poverty, Richard Wright, United States, wealth
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Colorado Legislator: Poverty Higher Among Black Race Because They Eat Too Much Chicken
By Josh Israel In a meeting of the state’s Economic Opportunity Poverty Reduction Task Force Wednesday, Colorado State Sen. Vicki Marble (R) delivered a long monologue suggesting that the reason for poverty among certain minority groups was that they eat … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, Black people, Colorado, Denver, poverty, race, racism, Republicans, Vicki Marble
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Socioeconomic Stress Leaves Lasting Scars
By Kim Hall and Jan Diehm For many Americans, stress isn’t juggling family and an outsize job, or looking for meaning in work and relationships. The stress of poverty can have devastating effects on wellbeing — and when it occurs … Continue reading
It’s Time to Do Something When a Corporation Like WalMart Won’t Pay a Living Wage: Or Else We All Pay
By Thom Hartmann Last week, thousands of fast food workers from across the country walked off their jobs to demand a living wage of $15 an hour. Ever since, the Republican talking point machine has been running on all cylinders. … Continue reading
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Tagged business, fast food, jobs, Living wage, minimum wage, poverty, United States, wages, Walmart
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City of God, 10 years on
By Donna Bowater In one of the ubiquitous street-side bars in the west of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Firmino sits sipping water dressed in the shirt of his beloved Flamengo football team. In Cidade de Deus, the community where he … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Braga, anniversary, Brazil, Cidade de Deus, City of God, film, Leandro Firmino, movie, poverty, Seu Jorge
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The Truth About Income Mobility in Atlanta: Why the American Dream Is Alive in Our City
By Kasim Reed A recent Harvard/Berkeley study on the effectiveness of tax policy includes an impressive amount of detail on income mobility in the United States and provides valuable information that can be used by state and local leaders to support … Continue reading
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Tagged American dream, Atlanta, Kasim Reed, poverty, Social mobility, Southeast, United States
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How Booting 5 Million Off Of Food Stamps Would Cost More Than It Saves
ByAlan Pyke Food stamp cuts proposed by Republicans could boot over 5 million people off of the program and create health problems that would cost the country more than the cuts save, according to a new analysis by the Health Impact … Continue reading
80 Percent Of U.S. Adults Face Near-Poverty, Unemployment: Survey
By Hope Yen Four out of 5 U.S. adults struggle with joblessness, near-poverty or reliance on welfare for at least parts of their lives, a sign of deteriorating economic security and an elusive American dream. Survey data exclusive to The … Continue reading
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Tagged American dream, Economic security, economy, family, poverty, unemployment, United States
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Five Real Issues Facing The People Of New York City That Dont Involve Anthony Weiners Sex Life
By Rebecca Leber Ever since reports emerged linking former Congressman and New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner (D) to another sex scandal, news media have opted to heavily recycle stories about Weiner’s sex life. One story printed in the … Continue reading
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