Archive for ‘Economics’

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May21

Wealth Inequality

by SAFE on May 21st, 2013 at 3:02 pm
Posted In: Justice, Economic Justice, Economics, Homelessness, Economics, Homelessness

The three richest people in the world possess more wealth than the poorest 42 nations combined. In the US, wealth inequality has skyrocketed, especially since the start of the Great Recession. Consider the Koch brothers Charles and David, owners of the second largest privately held company in the US (next to Cargill), whose financing of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May14

June 8th Inspire Seattle meeting: Who are the Real Moochers Among Us?

by WillAtInspireSeattle on May 14th, 2013 at 5:48 pm
Posted In: Activism, Justice, Economic Justice, Economics

InspireSeattle invites YOU to join us at our Social Forum:  Saturday, June 8st at 6:30PM. Main discussion topic for this evening: Who are the Real Moochers Among Us? Announcement:  Photos  from our last social can be seen at  http://www.inspireseattle.org/minutes/042713.html When Mitt Romney was running for president, he referenced that 47 percent of us who are moochers. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May09

House Paves Stronger Path to Economic Security than Senate

by Kim Justice on May 9th, 2013 at 9:13 am
Posted In: Economics, Politics, Washington State Politics

Part three in a series: “Special Legislative Session: The Big Picture.” At a time when children and families need job training, affordable housing and other economic supports the most, Washington state’s investment in economic security over the last few years has decreased dramatically. The recession took a huge toll on Washingtonians – today over 900,000 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May08

J.P. Morgan versus Jeremy Griffin

by SAFE on May 8th, 2013 at 11:04 pm
Posted In: Politics, Accountability, Activism, Economics, Banks, Corruption, Economics, Banks, Foreclosures, Heroes and Friends, Homelessness

(Comment by Stephen, SAFE volunteer) The Consummate American Capitalist John Pierpont “J.P.” Morgan was the founder of the Wall Street commercial/investment bank J.P. Morgan Co., known a century ago as the “House of Morgan.” He had his hand in the birth of General Electric, US Steel, International Harvester, AT&T, and the entire US railroad industry. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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May08

Senate Budget Weakens Communities & Quality of Life

by Kim Justice on May 8th, 2013 at 9:11 am
Posted In: Economics, Politics, Washington State Politics

Part two in a series, “Special Legislative Session: The Big Picture.” The House and Senate budget plans reflect two very different sets of values when it comes to promoting thriving communities. While the House maintains or increases Washington state’s investment in safe neighborhoods, access to a just legal system, and housing support, the Senate drastically […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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