The Politics of US: The shrinking middle class

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Posted on AllSides September 14, 2016

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Second in a 10-part weekly series. The Politics of US looks at polarizing topics to help deepen understanding of the issues – and respect for those with differing views. This installment looks at how – despite good news Tuesday – the decline of the middle class is recasting politics.

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