Income inequality continues to widen from "summary" of A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
The gap between the rich and the poor in America has only grown wider over the years. While the wealthiest individuals amass more and more wealth, those at the bottom struggle to make ends meet. This widening income inequality is not a new phenomenon but rather a persistent issue that has plagued the country for decades. Despite promises of economic prosperity and upward mobility, many Americans find themselves trapped in a cycle of poverty and financial insecurity. The rich get richer, while the poor get poorer. This disparity is not simply a matter of individual success or failure, but rather a result of systemic injustices and structural inequalities. Policies and practices that favor the wealthy and powerful only serve to exacerbate this income divide. Tax cuts for the rich, deregulation of industries, and cuts to social welfare programs all contribute to the widening gap between the haves and the ...
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