A bipartisan bill is being floated on Capitol Hill that would incentivize companies to distribute at least 5% of their stock to the lowest paid 80% of their employees. Joining us right now is New York Democratic Congressman Ton Swisi. He is one of the co-authors of the Share Plan Act. Good morning to you. Good morning. Ex. It's an interesting concept. It's a provocative idea. Explain how it would work in practice. It's a big idea. And the idea is that if companies with more than 500 employees share 5% of th ...

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]