Wealth & Inequality
The Great Divide: Understanding Income Inequality in America
Imagine working 40 hours a week at minimum wage and barely earning $15,000 a year, while someone in your community makes $190,000—over 12...
What Is the Gini Coefficient?
The Gini coefficient is more than just a number; it's a powerful tool that reveals the state of income inequality in a country....
What is Wealth Inequality?
Wealth inequality is a pressing issue that affects every aspect of American life, from economic opportunity to political influence. Imagine if 100 Americans...
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Who Really Shapes U.S. Policy? The Average Voter vs. Economic Elites
In a landmark 2014 study, political scientists Martin Gilens (Princeton) and Benjamin Page (Northwestern) challenged one of American democracy’s most fundamental assumptions: that...
Money in Politics: The Key Players Shaping American Elections
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Campaign Finance Reform: What It Means for Americans
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