Tag Archives: Poverty

POVERTY AT HOME & ABROAD

Posted on July 17, 2013 by mdbwell

In 1958, John Kenneth Galbraith detailed income inequality and an imbalanced economic system in his book, The Affluent Society.  People who did not actually read the text considered it a homage to what makes America great.  Contrariwise, Galbraith demonstrates that … Continue reading →

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EDELMAN’S SO RICH, SO POOR, IN REVIEW

Posted on June 26, 2013 by mdbwell

I was happy to see that Peter Edelman decided to grapple with the problem of poverty based upon his work with Sen. Robert Kennedy in the mid-to-late 1960s.  I have tremendously admired the valiant oeuvre of his spouse, Marian Wright … Continue reading →

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DEALING WITH POVERTY

Posted on March 13, 2013 by mdbwell

Cornel West has been roundly criticized for his captious remarks about the Obama presidency, despite the fact that he has also been a strong supporter of both his initial candidacy and his reelection.  Some have commented that he seems jealous … Continue reading →

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