Widely reported unemployment metrics in the U.S. do not accurately represent the reality of joblessness in America.
Source: Real Unemployment — Department of Labor (U-6) | Gallup
The DNC’s elephant in the room: Dems have a problem — it’s not Donald Trump – Salon.com
It’s time for the DNC to stop blaming Trump and the GOP for their own credibility issues
Source: The DNC’s elephant in the room: Dems have a problem — it’s not Donald Trump – Salon.com
Household Income Quintiles | Tax Policy Center
The big takeaway from information is that those making over $200K are in the top 20% of earners, therefore not “middle” income, and in most cases not “middle class.”
Every conversation about domestic policy should begin with this information. Fines and fees should be progressive like taxation.
Income limits and mean income for each quintile of household income.
The Rise and Fall of the Word ‘Monopoly’ in American Life – The Atlantic
the Taft-Hartley Act continues to hurt workers. – politics
The average millennial worker makes less than the average baby boomer did in 1975 – The Washington Post
Worker exploitation: without an international minimum wage, we’re all worth 10 bucks | Van Badham | Opinion | The Guardian
Inequality in American Cities Is Worse Than Mexico, Study Reveals
New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles all have neighborhood income inequality at least 20 percent larger than Washington’s.
Source: Inequality in American Cities Is Worse Than Mexico, Study Reveals
Meet the two most anti-worker GOP Congress members – People’s World
WASHINGTON (PAI) — Maybe it was only just a matter of time, but Congress’ ruling Republicans, not content with picking off workers’ rights one by one, are launching a concerted effort to trash federal labor law – and workers’ rights – wholesale. The two leaders of this push are Rep.
Source: Meet the two most anti-worker GOP Congress members – People’s World
Democrats and Republicans Switched Platforms – Fact or Myth?
The American political parties, now called Democrats and Republicans, switched platforms, ideologies, and members many times in American history.
Source: Democrats and Republicans Switched Platforms – Fact or Myth?