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Sep 14 2016
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Economic Inequality Dialogues and Conversations
Join others from across the political spectrum in a civil, respectful conversation about inequality, specifically economic inequality. Here are some different ways you can do that.
AllSidesAug 08 2016
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Economic Inequality May Politically Polarize The Country
The presidential campaign has dusted off the long ongoing issue of income inequality. Some have noted that neoliberal policies supported by both Republican and Democratic congresses and administrations have increased income inequality and set off what should have been a predictable populist backlash.
ForbesApr 18 2024
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US Should Implement Argentina's Economic Policies
Argentina has been in the news lately, first for its economic problems and more recently, for the impact its president, Javier Milei, has achieved in combating these problems. To put the severity of this situation in perspective, Argentina’s annual inflation rate ended in 2023 at 211.4%, the highest since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, the same economic challenges plaguing this South American
Newsmax (News)Dec 05 2013
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Obama focuses agenda on relieving economic inequality
The President called for higher wages, early childhood education, among other efforts.
Washington PostApr 16 2024
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Prioritising Economic Security in a ‘Fragmenting’ World: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers says the May 14 budget will place a ’real emphasis on economic security' amidst multiple concerns about the global economy. There will be a “real emphasis on economic security” in the next federal budget in response to a range of concerns about the global economy, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said today. He described current economic conditions as being a “tricky balance of risks” as
The Epoch TimesApr 16 2024
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California continues bottom-dwelling economic ranking
At least California didn’t place last among the 50 states. It scored only 47th in the new Economic Outlook Ranking of the 17th Edition of Rich States, Poor States: The ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. In 50th and worst place was New York, followed by Vermont and Illinois. Although this year California dropped from 45th place in 2023. The index is produced by economists Arthur
Orange County RegisterApr 16 2024
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Shaikin: Harry Edwards honors Jackie Robinson's legacy in his fight against racial inequality
Harry Edwards speaks at Jackie Robinson Day ceremony to Jackie Robinson scholar program participants, the Washington Nationals and the Dodgers. On Monday, the Dodgers celebrated the remarkable life and enduring impact of Jackie Robinson, the stories now handed down among the generations. Robinson died 52 years ago. With each passing year, we are increasingly fortunate to hear from someone who
Los Angeles TimesApr 17 2024
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Who the U.S. economic safety net leaves behind
The U.S. made remarkable strides in reducing poverty in recent decades, but one group was left behind — working-age adults who aren't raising children.
Why it matters: While key tax breaks and support programs lift a significant percentage of children, parents and older Americans out of poverty, they barely move the needle on this group, finds a striking series of papers from the
AxiosApr 13 2024
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3 Facts That Help Explain a Confusing Economic Moment
The path to a “soft landing” doesn’t seem as smooth as it did four months ago. But the expectations of a year ago have been surpassed. The economic news of the past two weeks has been enough to leave even seasoned observers feeling whipsawed. The unemployment rate fell. Inflation rose. The stock market plunged, then rebounded, then dropped again. Take a step back, however, and the picture
New York Times (News)