Division of Labor: Your Take
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"Division of Labor" is DCentric's examination of D.C.'s unemployment disparity.
This week, we explored why joblessness is so high in many low-income D.C. neighborhoods, despite the District’s seemingly “recession-proof” economy.
What statistic or story most surprised you? What’s the biggest challenge to reducing the disparity? What’s the most effective solution? Send us your thoughts, stories and ideas by leaving a comment below or sending an email. And on Monday, we’ll post five takeaways from our “Division of Labor” series.
DCentric will continue to follow joblessness in the District in the near future, so be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
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Five Takeaways from 'Division of Labor'
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Resentment And Race In Reducing Government
The black middle class has been hit particularly hard by the recession; many of the economic gains earned over 50 years disappeared between 2007 and 2009. The foreclosure crisis, lack of accumulated wealth and the role of a college education in … Read More
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