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The Political Orphanage
Batya Ungar-Sargan on the Working Class
May 29, 2024
Batya Ungar-Sargan, Editor at Newsweek, discusses the insecurities of the Working Class, policies hurting them, challenges faced by working-class individuals, trade policies effects on American workers, and perceptions in Working Class America. Also covers political stance on Trump, healthcare reform, and potential for a centrist political party.
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- Working class individuals find dignity and self-worth in their labor but struggle for respect in a society that undervalues their contributions.
- Meritocracy overlooks the value of non-entrepreneurial labor, creating economic disparities and limited upward mobility for working class individuals.
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Defining the American Dream and Working Class
The American Dream, as defined by polls and working class individuals, includes owning a home, retiring with dignity, having affordable healthcare, and ensuring children have equal opportunities. The book 'Second Class' points out how elites take these basics for granted while working class individuals struggle to achieve them, leading to a disparity in access to a stable life.
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