(2019-09-27). Setting the example? Income inequality in the US is at an all-time high. rt.com 
Last year the income gap between richest and poorest people in the US stood at its highest level since 1967, the first year the Census Bureau started tracking it. DC and New York are among places where the differences are worst.
(2019-09-27). 10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined. counterpunch.org 
The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues—and their solutions—are intertwined. 1. The More
(2019-09-27). The Cultures of the Bay Area's Indigenous Peoples (San Francisco). indybay.org The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105…
(2019-09-27). Time to Eat Your Words, Sec. Mnuchin: Tax Cuts for the Wealthy Didn't Lower Deficit. commondreams.org ______________________________…
(2019-09-27). Malta agreement: The dying in the Mediterranean continues. wsws.org The Malta agreement is not intended to resolve the tragedy in the Mediterranean facing refugees fleeing war and poverty, but is only an attempt to remove it from the public eye.
(2019-09-27). Shailly Gupta Barnes, Frances Fox Piven on Defining and Ending Poverty. fair.org 
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(2019-09-26). 10 Ways that the Climate Crisis and Militarism are Intertwined. dissidentvoice.org 
The environmental justice movement that is surging globally is intentionally intersectional, showing how global warming is connected to issues such as race, poverty, migration and public health. One area intimately linked to the climate crisis that gets little attention, however, is militarism. Here are some of the ways these issues—and their solutions—are intertwined. (1) The …
(2019-09-26). Trump Said US 'Inequality Is Down,' Federal Data Says Otherwise. telesurenglish.net United States President Donald Trump proudly affirmed Wednesday at a press conference in New York that "inequality is down" in the U.S., less than 24 hours later Federal data shows income inequality in 2018 reached the highest level in 50 years. | RELATED: | Richest 10% in US Will Own 100% of the Wealth by 2052: Study | "Wages are up, and inequality is down. Something that people don't like writing about," Trump said but Census Bureau figures released Thursday prove the president is far f…
(2019-09-26). DIVIDE AND CONQUER: THE CASE OF IBERO-AMERICA. uwidata.com 
PART 1: ANTECEDENTS, POTENTIALITIES AND WEALTH A brief history of the balkanization of Ibero-America. First of all, I want to clarify why I will be using the term "Ibero-America" ‚Äã‚Äãinstead of "Latin America." The region in question stretches from northern Mexico to Ushuaia in southern Argentina, and is made up of a majority of Spanish …
(2019-09-25). Egypt's Arab Spring Isn't Over. therealnews.com 
The recent wave of protests against Egypt's President El-Sisi were sparked by anger at corruption, but also because of the growing inequality in Egypt, says Prof. Angela Joya.
(2019-09-25). What Kind of Mayor Does Baltimore Need? therealnews.com 
The mayoral primary is just six months away, and it's clear the stakes are higher than ever for the person who wins the job. Record high crime, unrelenting poverty, and flawed housing policies all add up to a city in crisis. But who is best suited to address these issues, and what types of policies…
(2019-09-24). 'Billionaires should not exist': Is Bernie Sanders' wealth tax too extreme for America? rt.com 
Democrat 2020 contender Bernie Sanders has unveiled an ambitious wealth tax proposal, promising to slash the fortunes of America's uber-rich. Is his plan an existential threat to the wealthy or mere election bluster? | The Vermont senator unveiled his plan on Tuesday, declaring on Twitter afterwards that "billionaires should not exist." If implemented, his 'Tax on Extreme Wealth' would see a progressive tax applied to couples with a net worth of $32 million, or singles with a worth of at least $16 million. These groups would give the government a one-percent cut of their fortune annually, while those with asse…
(2019-09-24). Climate change is a crime being perpetrated against us. greenleft.org.au 
Climate change capitalist inequality Tamara PearsonIssue 1239 AustraliaSeptember 24, 2019A sophisticated greenwashing industry has emerged over the past few decades to not just mask the environmental destruction of corporations while blaming consumers, but…
(2019-09-16). 50,000 autoworkers stand up to GM's greed in landmark strike. liberationnews.org 
One of the United States' wealthiest companies, in a profit-soaked industry, is still doing everything possible to reduce the living standards of their workers as their executives and major shareholders live high-off the hog. If workers win at GM it will be a blow against the power of corporations to exploit and oppress however they see fit.