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MLK's national "Poor People's Campaign" had tangible goals for this as well: * $30 billion annual appropriation for a real war on poverty * Congressional pass
by iamnothere 7y ago
MLK's national "Poor People's Campaign" had tangible goals for this as well:
* $30 billion annual appropriation for a real war on poverty
* Congressional passage of full employment and guaranteed income legislation [a guaranteed annual wage]
* Construction of 500,000 low-cost housing units per year until slums were eliminated
(From here: https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/history/ https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/history/)
Some updated variation on this would still make a big impact if implemented today.
- gobley 7y agoAndrew Yang 2020 has policies that are inspired by what MLK promoted. The $1000 monthly "freedom dividend" will definitely be a game changer for poor minorities.
- 50656E6973 7y ago>will definitely be a game changer for poor minorities. What about poor people in general, regardless of skin color?