Wealth Inequality in America

Infographics on the distribution of wealth in America, highlighting both the inequality and the difference between our perception of inequality and the actual numbers. The reality is often not what we think it is.
 

The Next System Project

Growing inequality, political stalemate, and climate disruption prompt an important insight. When the old ways no longer produce the outcomes we are looking for, something deeper is occurring. It is time to explore genuine alternatives and new models—“the next system.” Read the statement and add your signature.
 

Economic Inequality: It’s Far Worse Than You Think

Nicholas Fitz Scientific American
According to Pew Research, most Americans believe the economic system unfairly favors the wealthy, but 60% believe that most people can make it if they’re willing to work hard.

Ferguson Officials' Racist Emails Released

Jon Swaine and Oliver Laughland The Guardian
Emails between officers and city official – including one joking about stoning Muslim women and image used to mock Michelle Obama – now made public

Friday Nite Videos -- April 3, 2015

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The Next System Project. Wealth Inequality in America. George Carlin: How Does Our Economic System Work? Leonard Cohen -- Everybody Knows. Introducing Anti-Unionol.

Exploitation of Migrant Workers: The Hidden Face of Germany's Construction Sites

Rachel Knaebel Equal Times
A growing number of German construction and public works companies are using labor subcontractors. They are not genuine construction firms. They look like it on paper, but their only activity is to supply labour at a low cost. They often only pay wages for the first few months. They then stop paying and expect the workers to keep going until the job is finished, in the hopes that they will be paid at the end of the contract.