To the extent that any economic growth can be traced to corporate tax cuts in 2017 and this year, the unanswered question is: Whose economy?So what have Americans gained from these giveaways? Fans of the 2017 cuts and the further cuts in this year's budget bill maintain that they triggered higher economic growth, but many economic analyses indicate that any growth spurts were short-lived and modest at best . What's indisputable is that the 2017 measure has failed to pay for itself . That's according to the ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is calling attention to the growing economic inequality in the U.S., arguing that the system is not just broken but collapsing for most working people. Gap Between Billionaires And Workers Widens “What we are witnessing right now is the rise of two Americas. One for the billionaire class. And one for everybody else,” Sanders wrote in a recent opinion piece for The Guardian. He criticized what he sees as a corporate-controlled political and media landscape that ignores the worse ...

Historical Context & Societal Division - Britain experienced divisions in the 1970s, including anti-immigrant sentiment, rising unemployment, and a mid-decade recession, creating an environment for far-right political parties and racist violence [4] - Economic hardship correlates with increased anti-immigrant sentiment and spikes in racist violence, leading to repetitive cycles of societal issues [7] - Racial violence in the UK is not merely individual acts of hatred but reflects the ongoing impact of a fallen empire on the sense of belonging [12] Social Movements & Identity - South Asian communities mobilized against racial violence following the murders of Gurib Singh Chagar and Alab Ali [5] - Asian youth movements were inspired by black power and civil rights movements, challenging racism in institutions like the police, schools, and legal system [9][10] - These movements fought for a sense of belonging, which was not and still isn't shared with them [13] Recommendations & Future Outlook - Redefining Britishness is necessary, incorporating the historical impact of the British Empire beyond its borders [13] - Confronting the history of domination by the British Empire and sharing a sense of belonging are crucial for breaking the cycle of division [14][16] - Educating the miseducated and challenging the institutions that perpetuate division are essential steps towards a more hopeful future [16]