Category Archives: social safety net

WEALTH INEQUITY IS DESTROYING OUR SOCIETY!

Eight men own the same wealth as the 3.6 billion people who make up the poorest half of humanity, according to a new report published by Oxfam today to mark the annual meeting of political and business leaders in Davos. … Continue reading

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Economic Justice – Social Safety Net

The passage of the 1996 Welfare Act by Congress and its signing by the President confronts us with hard choices. Democrats and Republicans seem to be saying the country cannot afford to care for children and poor mothers. In ending … Continue reading

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