# Inequality
New data shows that Arkansas has lowest-paid workforce in the country
A new Oxfam report from March of this year investigated a contentious question -- are most Americans paid adequately to maintain a decent standard of living?. To answer this question, Oxfam collected data regarding the average hourly wage that workers are paid in each state in the US.
How Cradles to Crayons Help Connect Communities
Volunteer for a good causePhoto by Liza Summer from Pexels. Boston is lauded for its many accomplishments, be it the industries, renowned educational institutions, big pharma, museums, and affluence. And yet there is a glaring dichotomy in incomes as a result of which a report ranked number it the number 1 most unequal city in the United States.
Experts Discuss the Rise of Public Backlash Against America’s Billionaires
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Opinion: What price will American families pay if Senator Manchin rejects the progressive Build Back bill again?
I have to admit when I read about Joe Manchin’s stance, I thought he was in the wrong party. The Guardian reported the Democrat voted no on Sunday 19 December. At the time, it looked as though the $1.75tn Build Back Better plan would fail.