inequality
Can we cure inequality, and how?
February 7, 2013Joseph Stiglitz views growing inequality (a Marxist might say "the growing class divide") as a threat that may block economic recovery.
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“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” is a powerful indictment of capitalism
February 4, 2013It isn't the first book of this kind but, in revealing the tragedy of capitalist globalization in incredibly intimate and moving detail much like a good novel does, it ranks as one of the best.
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“Trishna”: Love story twisted by class oppression
August 1, 2012The movie is supposed to be a modern adaptation, set in India, of the Thomas Hardy classic, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles."
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Justice for black farmers has May 11 deadline
May 9, 2012The 180-day period for monetary claims by Black farmers against the USDA expires this week.
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Integrating American Bandstand
April 26, 2012We wanted to get involved but we didn't know how to connect to the civil rights movement in our community.
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