Quoctrung Bui
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Union membership has been on a steady decline nationally since the middle of the last century. Watch as membership declines in states across the country.
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Since World War II, inequality in the U.S. has gone through two, dramatically different phases.
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What would incomes look like for U.S. families today if the income distribution were the same as it was in 1979?
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Overall, wages were stagnant over the past year. But workers in some sectors saw significant gains.
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What do people up and down the income ladder do for work?
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There are animals famous for their songs. Whales sing. Birds sing. We humans have Aretha, Elvis, Ray Charles, Pavarotti. But bats — who knew?
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What is the typical American workday? We take a look at how working hours change according to job type.
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Yes, inequality is rising in the U.S. But it's falling when you look at all of humanity.
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What is the mix of bachelor's degrees awarded today? And how has it changed since 1970?
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Lots of Americans spend some time near the top of the income ladder — and many spend at least a few years in poverty.