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The Psychology of Wealth: How Connection Turns Money into Meaning

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Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com

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What if the fuel behind widening inequality isn’t just policy or markets, but a psychological gap—an inner disconnection that drives some people to grasp for money and status to soothe what they can’t name? This article examines how isolation begets power hunger, why that spills into social imbalance, and how empathy, kindness, and community can reverse the damage at scale and in our daily lives.

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How to Empower the American Dream for All

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Written by: Bernie J. Mullin

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The American dream is within reach for all when we break the cycle of poverty, hopelessness, and inadequate education. This article outlines an innovative program designed to empower the next generation by providing essential tools and opportunities, from preschool to high school. By ensuring access to quality education and economic resources, we can foster a more united and hopeful nation where everyone has a chance to live out the American dream.

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Why The GOP Doesn't Care About Inflation or Working People

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Written by: Tim Koechlin

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The claim that Republicans are concerned about the deep economic insecurity of millions of Americans is absolutely ridiculous. Squeezing the working class for the benefit of their rich patrons is, in fact, their mission.

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McCarthy Signals GOP Plan to Attack Social Security, Medicare

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Written by: Julia Conley

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The future of Social Security and Medicare is on the ballot this November. Republicans, led by Kevin McCarthy, are united in a plot to reach into our pockets and steal our money.

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Richest 1% Now Owns Over 1/3 of US Wealth

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Written by: Brett Wilkins

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In the richest country on Earth, the time is long overdue for us to create a government and an economy that works for all of us, not just the 1%.

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Public Education in Trouble from Shortage of 300K Teachers, School Staff

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Written by: Julia Conley

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Teacher's unions have been warning for years that chronic disinvestment in schools has placed untenable pressure on educators as they face low pay and overcrowded classrooms.

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Will Supreme Court Decision On Abortion Topple Other Rights?

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Written by: Emily Rosenthal, New York University

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Only the first domino to fall among rights that Americans enjoy, legal experts say.

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Paul Krugman, China, mRNA Vaccines, and Right-Wing Populism

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I rarely disagree with Paul Krugman’s columns, but every now and then he does say something that I have to issue with. In a column last month, Krugman complained about the enormous costs associated with China’s zero Covid policy.

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Their Inflation Strategy Is Working: Corporate Profits Soared to Record High in 2021

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Written by: Jake Johnson, Common Dreams

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CEOs can't stop bragging on corporate earnings calls about jacking up prices on consumers to keep their profits soaring

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Why Conservative Parts of the U.S. Are So Angry

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Written by: Mike Males, YES! Magazine

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Republican America is poorer, more violent, and less healthy than Democratic America. But Republicans’ blame is misplaced.

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Now We Know What Republicans Really Want For America

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Written by: Thom Hartmann, Common Dreams

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For the majority of Americans who are so poor they barely have to pay income taxes, Scott's plan is just the latest in a 40-year barrage of assaults and insults coming from the GOP.

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