Wealth inequality
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America might be in a second Gilded Age
In the Spotlight The first Gilded Age was marked by rising inequality and a push for social change
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Well-heeled: Six-figure guard dogs are the new security system for the wealthy
Under the Radar Many of these dogs can cost upwards of $150,000
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Reengineering the environment is unlikely to offer a full solution'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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'There is no need to go to bat for Barbie'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Where is the American dream now?
In Depth Polls and pundits agree that the American dream is on life support. But there may be a cure — and the news of its imminent death may be greatly exaggerated.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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America doesn't have a wealth tax. The Supreme Court might kill it anyway.
Talking Point Justices are being asked to do something unusual: issue opinions about hypothetical legislation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Richcession: where have all the millionaires gone?
feature Global wealth has dropped for the first time since 2008 – but it may not be bad news for the economy
By Rebekah Evans Published
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