The latest snapshot of wealth inequality comes as billionaire fortunes continue to grow rapidly, both in the U.S. and abroad.
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Income inequality issue favors Democrats
Most voters are worried about the problem of income inequality, and the Democratic Party has a slight advantage on the issue. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds ...
Across 41 states, the bottom 20% make less than $20,000 on average. Meanwhile, the top 20% earn more than $250,000 in 25 states — accounting for half of America. While it’s not exactly a new ...
The effect has more than outweighed the growth in inequality in much of the rich world, and almost kept pace with it even in ...
Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up As we begin 2012, the issue of “income inequality” is a matter of ...
While the U.S. economy outperforms other rich countries, it doesn’t feel that way for many Americans. Forty-two percent of Americans don’t have an emergency savings fund, while 40% can’t afford a ...
Changing course on decades of deepening inequality requires bold action and vision. The U.S. is in the grips of an inequality emergency. Decades of deliberate, regressive policy choices have rigged ...
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Why America's inequality story doesn't add up
If you're like most Americans, you get the bulk of your cardio from marching in—or fleeing from—pitchfork-wielding mobs. These days, those mobs tend to be chasing oligarchs with their fancy castles ...
Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the so-called K-shaped economy in America is alive and well, with low- and middle-income households falling further behind as the richest Americans pull away.
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