American Wanderlust

I'm a global citizen, educator, and former union leader; with an academic background in the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa. Cities around the world feel like my home. I'm a professional Educator. I believe in Solidarity, wherever I am. Notes from my travels, research, and encounters tend to end up here.

This is America, Now: The Dow Hits a Record High With Household Income at a Decade Low »

cognitivedissonance:

From The Atlantic:

Stocks surpassed the nominal record set in 2007, while the last recorded real median US household income was 8% lower than its 2007 peak.

This is where we are, in picture form:

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Please, explain to me why this is good for the majority of people. Go ahead. Try. I’ll wait.