China achieved what once seemed impossible: eliminating extreme poverty for nearly a billion people. Its anti-poverty programs reshaped global benchmarks.
America, however, has taken steps backward. Today, over 4 million Americans live on less than $3 a day, a dramatic increase compared to decades past.
Despite having one of the world’s strongest economies, the U.S. fails to distribute its wealth fairly. Most financial gains flow to high-income earners, widening inequality.
The poorest Americans earn a share of national income that mirrors low-income nations. Middle-income households continue to slip further behind.
Cuts to social programs, healthcare subsidies, and food assistance reflect policy priorities that disadvantage working families. Economic suffering in the U.S. is a political choice, not a lack of resources.
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