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Fifty years ago today the late Alabama Gov. George Wallace shouted, "Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!" at the University of Alabama campus.

While segregation is over, you don't need to look far to find disparity in the U.S.

The gap between rich and poor Americans is growing. 

 of 31 developed countries in terms of social justice -- as defined as the ability of each individual to participate in the market society, regardless of social status.

Today's Question: How should the U.S. address growing economic inequality?

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Fifty years ago today the late Alabama Gov. George Wallace shouted, “Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!” at the University of Alabama campus. June 11, 1963, was the date of what has become known as Wallace’s “stand in the schoolhouse door.” The University of Alabama campus was transformed into a scene of chaos when two…

How should the U.S. address growing economic inequality?

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