Category Archives: Wage Gap

Dead Hands and Invisible Hands

Posted on 6 January 2011 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: The 112th Congress, mindful of the values that underlie the whole Constitution, needs to face up to its responsibility to make policies that advance the common good and a sustainable future. This morning, for the first time ever … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Prosperity and the American Dream

Posted on 25 October 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: What can the sustainability movement in the US do to address chronic unemployment and record levels of poverty? Sustainability hinges not only on environmental stewardship and social justice (the higher-profile defining aspects of the term), but also on … Continue reading →

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Fat Cats & Pink Slips: The Link Between CEO Pay and Layoffs

Posted on 2 September 2010 by Marcy Murninghan

The TakeAway: CEO pay rises highest at firms that lead in layoffs, says a new report – a bitter pill to swallow in hard times. During this recession, there’s nothing like excessive CEO pay to get the blood boiling – … Continue reading →

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