Race, Wealth, and the Election
The Trump phenomenon looks a lot less surprising if you consider our nation’s history of white supremacy and racial inequality. Most professional pundits have been stumped by the 2016 presidential primaries....
Racial Wealth Divide
Who Owns Almost All America’s Land?
A USDA report is exposing a massive disparity between white and black land ownership in the United States.
Inequality in America’s Political Class
The wealth gap between the presidential candidates and average Americans could hardly be more stark. In the lead-up to his New Hampshire primary victory, Senator Bernie Sanders boosted his public...
Zuckerberg on Track for Trillionaire?
The Facebook founder saw his wealth ranking jump while others sink. At his age he appears to be the most likely candidate for the world’s first trillionaire.