Category Archives: unemployment

Equal Societies Are Sustained By Democracy With A Small “d”.

Posted on April 6, 2015 by

Highly equal societies have a high level of personal trust, an expectation that community members will look out for each other. With more equal levels of material wealth, there is less frustration, less resentment, less humiliation and more opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Je Suis Greece.

Posted on March 7, 2015 by

30% of Greeks now live below the poverty line and 3 million are denied access to healthcare. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that human beings have the right to work (#23) and to obtain fair compensation for work. … Continue reading →

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Suicide Pie.

Posted on February 18, 2015 by

One qualitative study said four factors were related to a rise in the suicide rates associated with the Great Recession and unemployment: Financial struggles. Unemployment. Broken Relationships. Loneliness. I would call that “suicide pie” which the 99% are being forced … Continue reading →

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