Wall Street Takes Welfare It Begrudges to Ordinary Americans
Wall Street Takes Welfare It Begrudges to Ordinary Americans
By Mimi Abramowitz (posted on Alternet)
Why is it that the rich and reckless accept "welfare" for themselves while rejecting it for those who need it most, particularly woman?
Today we sit and watch as the high-rolling gamblers and critics of "big government" take welfare. These are many of the same people who thought it was just fine to deprive millions of women of critical resources and let them fend for themselves.
Even before the catastrophic news out of Wall Street in recent days, women have been worried about their economic security. Read More
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