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America has made strides since the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in approaching the ideal of equality on which the nation was founded, thanks to the work and resilience of...
Dec 15, 2021 · The Meaning of Equality in America. December 15, 2021. Where did the idea that “all men are created equal” come from, and what did those words mean when Thomas Jefferson wrote them in the Declaration of Independence? What has equality meant in America over time—and what does it mean today?
Aug 10, 2023 · Among those who say efforts to ensure equality have been about right, 39% say it’s extremely or very likely that there will be racial equality in the U.S. in their lifetime; 36% say it’s somewhat likely; and 24% say this is unlikely to happen.
Apr 20, 2022 · Income and wealth inequality is higher in the United States than in almost any other developed country, and it is rising. There are large wealth and income gaps across racial groups, which...
Nov 8, 2022 · American democracy is an unfinished project. Our nation was founded on principles of equality and justice for all, but living up to these foundational principles is the animating challenge of our history. In 21st century America, the battle for gender equality persists.
Apr 13, 2021 · Views about racial inequities are shown in the 2021 Best Countries report and rankings, an annual survey on global perceptions of countries. Of the 78 countries evaluated, the U.S. is seen as ...
Feb 7, 2020 · Among Republicans and those who lean toward the GOP, 41% say there is too much inequality in the U.S., compared with 78% of Democrats and Democratic leaners, a Pew Research Center survey conducted in September 2019 found.
Jul 7, 2020 · Among Republicans who say the U.S. has work to do to achieve gender equality, 36% say gender equality is very likely, compared with 29% of Democrats. This difference is driven in part by Democratic women, who are among the least likely to say they expect men and women to eventually have equal rights.
Jun 25, 2021 · The Equality Act amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide explicit non-discrimination protections on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The bill builds on the...
Oct 12, 2020 · We’ve all seen the stats on America’s extreme inequality. Over 20 percent of our nation’s income flows to the top 1 percent. The top 1 percent’s share of our country’s wealth is approaching 40 percent. Our top 0.1 percent hold roughly the same share of our wealth as our bottom 90 percent.
