Growing divide

11 Things the Wealthiest Americans Can Buy for the U.S.

July 7, 2011
— Shannon M.
11 things

11 Things the Wealthiest Americans Can Buy for the U.S. (that most families can't afford for themselves!).

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Pay No Attention to the Politicians Behind the Curtain!

June 30, 2011
— Alexandra B.
wizard of oz

When it comes to telling the story of our dire economy, it seems Republican politicians have lifted their strategy from the Wizard of Oz rather than a political playbook. But rather than accept the line that poor people are to blame for our mounting federal deficit, we should pull back the curtain on the real culprits.

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Why is Income Inequality Bad?

June 26, 2011
— Adam Katz
Mind the Income Gap

Income inequality in the United States has reached levels more severe than over 70% of the rest of the world. The devastating results of such inequality involve life expectancy, incarceration rates, obesity, and much more. Find out what else inequality leads to and how the U.S. compares internationally.

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11 Things the Richest U.S. Households Can Buy That You Can’t

June 9, 2011
— Adam Katz
filthy rich

The 400 wealthiest families in the U.S. aren't just filthy rich, they are downright dirty. Collectively, these households own $1.37 trillion dollars; a number so high that it's nearly impossible to comprehend. Here are 11 shocking things $1.37 trillion can buy that you can't.

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Report: Invert State Tax Structures to Eliminate State Budget Deficits

June 9, 2011
— Shannon M.
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