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Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day
Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day
Is the Rift Between Rich and Poor Growing in America? — Survey of the Day
Spurred on by the recent “Occupy” protests, class conflict has become an increasing part of the public discourse. This is reflected in a new poll from the Pew Research Center, which finds the percentage of Americans who see conflict between the rich and poor as a problem has jumped significantly over the last two years.
Givers Are Now the Needy as America’s ‘New Poor’ Head to Food Banks [VIDEO]
Givers Are Now the Needy as America’s ‘New Poor’ Head to Food Banks [VIDEO]
Givers Are Now the Needy as America’s ‘New Poor’ Head to Food Banks [VIDEO]
Along with lost jobs and the housing market crash, America’s economic woes have taken another toll: one in six people — 49 million in all — are having trouble keeping food on the table, especially in Forsyth County. Although this Atlanta suburb’s average household income reaches $88,000, one of the highest in the US, their food banks have never been busier feeding the needy.