A touchstone of political and social discourse, the nearly 100-year-old phrase “the American dream,” is being repurposed — critics say distorted — particularly by Republicans of color.
Tag: Income Inequality
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How Pharmacy Work Stopped Being So Great
Two years of economic recovery brought strong gains to workers at the top and the bottom, but headwinds for those in between. Consider the pharmacist.
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In Wealthy City, a Marxist Mayor Wins Over Voters
Yes, this Communist politician wants to redistribute wealth, but a focus on housing, her own modest lifestyle and a hard childhood have helped her popularity.
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The Strength of Our Political Loyalties Changes Our Actual Beliefs
We are pulling apart from each other in a way that Is making the problem worse.
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In an Unequal Economy, the Poor Face Inflation Now and Job Loss Later
Americans with low incomes are pulling back from buying even as their richer counterparts keep spending — with potentially big consequences.