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The Price of Inequality

July 26, 2012 /

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"It’s perfectly understandable that kids from working-class backgrounds have become cynical and even paranoid, for virtually all our major social institutions have failed them — family, friends, church, school and community." As a result, poorer kids are less likely to participate in voluntary service work that might give them a sense of purpose and responsibility. Their test scores are lagging. Their opportunities are more limited.

By DAVID BROOKS

Full Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/10/opinion/brooks-the-opportunity-gap.html?_r=2&ref=davidbrooks

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Joseph Stiglitz: The Price of Inequality

Influential economist Joseph Stiglitz explains why our economic system is failing most Americans.

Full Story: http://www.alternet.org/story/155738/joseph_stiglitz%3A_the_price_of_inequality