The Week That Was (31st October-6th November, 2021)

"Man is born free, and everywhere, he is in chains" Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Nov 07, 2021

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Social mobility is a religion in the US.

The idea that everyone is entitled to "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" has shaped American culture.

It’s what makes the country dynamic and special.

Surveys, conducted over the last 20 years, showed low wage US workers continued to remain optimistic about their chances to get ahead, despite falling furth…

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