As America focuses on the most idiotic of issues to keep the real problems away, we have learned that by sweating the small stuff we keep the Poors busy and out of the way of asking questions and more importantly demanding answers. Low-income strivers face uphill climbs, especially at Ball High School, where a third of the girls’ class failed to graduate on schedule. But on virtually every measure we have, the gaps between high- and low-income kids are widening. But school was all business. Income has always shaped academic success, but its importance is growing. MORE >>

And given the huge income inequality is perfectly understandable. feel that way about any business where the owner and I may not agree personally but as long as that value or decision does not affect our business then we can continue to do business. To only do business with those like me really really really limits me. John Boehner is fond of saying that he’s a small-business man at heart and that “It gave me a perspective on our country that I’ve carried with me throughout my time in public service.” I am proudly blue collar. That you are unworthy? MORE >>

In recent years, however, faced with greater regulation, a slow economic recovery and the loss of once big moneymaking businesses like selling products tied to mortgages, the banks have tried instead to cut people rather than pay, which they argue is needed to retain talent that might otherwise leave for better paying jobs at hedge funds or elsewhere. Before the start of the financial crisis, business and personal income tax collections from Wall Street related activities accounted for up to 20 percent of New York State tax revenue. And I got nothing. geesh. The good news? MORE >>

There is so much to say about this that I simply say two words - income inequality. In her book, she urges them to absorb the social science showing they are judged more harshly and paid less than men; resist slowing down in mere anticipation of having children; insist that their husbands split housework equally; draft short- and long-term career plans; and join a “Lean In Circle,” which is half business school and half book club. Sheryl Sandberg Equality Women's Rights Feminsim Feminine Mystique Income inequalityMaybe on some level Ms. Sandberg is right. Sign me up! MORE >>

When Business entrenched their representative Ronald Reagan as Leader of the Free World and Pluto, Education became a myriad of funding pyramid schemes and ranks that US World and News admittedly fabricates to suit whatever qualifications they find acceptable (it appears Sports seems to be the number one factor) which leads schools to enter the competitive maze of adding expensive features that often have little to do with actual educating. Pell Grants Debt Student loans Income inequality Education College LoansThen somewhere along the line of WE Built it. Well that gig's up! MORE >>