The last class! Wealth and Poverty, class 14
The future of inequality -- and you
Today is the 14th and last of my weekly “Wealth and Poverty” classes. Even if you haven’t had a chance to keep up with all the others, please make sure to join this one.
In today’s class, I’ll summarize the main points of the course, give a short history of the struggle for social justice in America, and talk about how my students (including you) can make a difference in the future. Plus I’m planning a surprise at the end.
Next Friday — a week from today — we’ll have a short graduation ceremony from the course, including diplomas. Not to be missed, either.
Click here for the Class 14 slides.
Looking for another session? Click the link for: Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, Class 7, Class 8, Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12, Class 13.
Recommended readings (just click on the links):
Robert. I am old. Not much of a future. Thank goodness my wife and I are "set."
I think in terms of "equity." I don't think in terms of "legacy" or "investment." We downsized our house and now live austerely. I already donated the 10 or so books you authored that were in my library. Didn't even take a deduction.
In my lifetime, the best attempt to address "inequality" was the Great Society legislation. Many of our suggestions require more legislation to restore the ideals of the Great Society which is only possible if Democrats prevail in the mid-term elections. That's why I endorse Field Team 6. https://www.fieldteam6.org/
The predicate to everything else is voting rights. We are frustrated by the filibuster. The Freedom To Vote Act would have made a major difference: for our right to vote, for everyday people’s power against big money, for fair redistricting and an end to gerrymandering, and for a government that truly works for every single American.
Everywhere and every expert says "write your congressional representative." I am 73 and have never found that public opinion has anything to do with any representative. I could write a thousand letters. I could wave flags and stand with signs in front of offices and it would have absolutely nothing to do with what my congressman does. I find myself in tears over the way the US treats Ukraine, abortion rights, Social Security, Medicare. Writing letters is a complete and total waste of time.