Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Start: 06/27/2008 12:30 am

End: 06/27/2008 11:30 am

Presenter: Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless

Location: Church on the Hill 140 Bowdoin Street, Boston, MA

Cost/Registration: Open only to members of the MA Coalition for the Homeless

Information: Kelly Turley (781-595-7570 x17) or Steve Schnapp sschnappfaireconomy.org

Description: The Growing Divide: The Roots of Economic Insecurity in the U.S. and Massachusetts. This workshop reviews recent changes in income and wealth distribution and examines the rule changes that have fueled inequality. Lays out a range of strategic initiatives and specific and immediate steps we can take to reverse the growing gap between the rich and everyone else.

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