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United for a Fair Economy is a national, independent, nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. UFE raises awareness that concentrated wealth and power undermine the economy, corrupt democracy, deepen the racial divide, and tear communities apart. We support and help build social movements for greater equality.
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Why the Richest Fare Better in Recession (podcast)
On the release of the latest
Forbes list of the world's billionaires, Responsible Wealth Project Director, Mike Lapham, was on the air with WBAI Pacifica radio's Andrea Sears to discuss why the richest Americans are better able to weather an economic recession, and how some grow even wealthier as a result.
March 17, 2010 Black Leaders Ask: Where's Our President?
This NPR story by Liz Halloran discusses a "new wave of 'post-black leaders'," which includes mayors, legislators, and even President Obama. The article begs the question: Is race still an issue? Halloran cites a dire statistic from UFE's report,
State of the Dream 2010: Drained, as evidence that on economic policy, race is still a factor.
March 16, 2010 Upcoming Training of Trainers
Join us this May at the Highlander Center for the Popular Economics
Education Institute - an intensive Bilingual Training of Trainers for
activists working for social and economic justice.
March 15, 2010 Racial Wealth Divide Initiative Leader - Job Posting
United for a Fair Economy is on the lookout for a part-time Racial Wealth Divide Initiative Leader. We need a new team member with a strong commitment to and background in the movement for racial economic justice. Application deadline is April 1, 2010! See details here...
March 5, 2010 Communications Director - Job Posting
United for a Fair Economy seeks a dynamic and creative
Communications Director for its Tax Fairness Organizing Collaborative
project. Application deadline is April 1, 2010! See details here...
March 5, 2010
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