Social Activism ,Political Commetary and Solutions
TheVoiceOfJoyce The American dream has ceased to exist for 26+ million Americans who have multiple jobs and can barely pay their bills. They’re always in debt and desperate to pay for rent and healthcare. Add in the 50 yr olds forced to leave a hollowed out workforce and you have a large section of the American population barely surviving. A universal basic living wage would be a help for many and a necessity to alleviate their despair. The US , is statistically, the most unequal of all the OECD Nations. We can do better. Several simple adjustments, allowing taxation of the top 10% would add enough revenue to resurrect the Middle Classes. Tax Derivatives 6%, tax all payroll levels for FICA contributions, institute a wealth tax on assets over $100 million 2-5%. Increase IRS capabilities to enforce and collect funding. Build housing with services for the homeless. Late Stage Capitalism has destroyed our 3 class system and the lower classes are paying the price with decreased life spans. We can do better.