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Why the Middle Class Is in Revolt and Susceptible to a Dangerous ‘Strongman’

Posted December 17th, 2015 at 12:12 pm (UTC-4)
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Start with the fact that the middle class is shrinking, according to a new Pew survey. The odds of falling into poverty are frighteningly high, especially for the majority without college degrees.