15-7

15-7

11/9/2013

link

https://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/05/15-7

summary

In this opinion piece, the author discusses the negative consequences of income inequality in the United States. The article highlights the staggering wealth gap between the top 1% and the rest of the population, and argues that this inequality leads to social and economic instability. The author further explores how income inequality affects various aspects of society, including education, healthcare, and political power. They contend that addressing income inequality is not only a matter of economic justice, but also essential for the well-being and stability of the nation as a whole.

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