When it comes to reducing inequality, Americans may be open to bolder solutions for reining in those at the top than for ones boosting people at the bottom. But sometimes that depends on how close to the bottom they are. CONT. Noam Scheiber, New York Times Read more »
Inequality Troubles Americans Across Party Lines, Times/CBS Poll Finds
Americans are broadly concerned about inequality of wealth and income despite an economy that has improved by most measures, a sentiment that is already driving the 2016 presidential contest, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll. The poll found that a strong majority say that wealth should be more […] Read more »
Who can get ahead in the U.S.?
The public is divided on the availability of good jobs for American workers. … Beyond the workplace, the poll suggests concerns about opportunities for success and the distribution of wealth, with many thinking both are slanted toward those at the top of the income ladder. CONT. CBS News Read more »
Americans Continue to Say U.S. Wealth Distribution Is Unfair
Despite the growing focus on inequality in recent years, the 63% of Americans who say that money and wealth should be more evenly distributed among a larger percentage of the people is almost the same as the 60% who said this in 1984. CONT. Frank Newport, Gallup Read more »
Michigan: Proposal 1 for roads in big trouble
With just 5 days to go before statewide votes are counted, the Proposal 1 plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and bridges has hit a major pot hole! If the election were held today, 61 percent of likely voters would reject increasing the state sales tax from 6 to 7 […] Read more »
Death and taxes
Last week, House Republicans voted once again to repeal the estate tax. This newspaper reported that both parties were excited about the politics, which should mean one of them is wrong. The reality is a bit more complicated, but while the Republican policy is fiscally irresponsible, and morally bankrupt, it […] Read more »