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Article talks about how when people get out of college they do not always have an equal opportunity for employment.

This article talks about the responsibility of employers whether the person is disabled or not. I think it is a good document because employers represent the haves and their responsibility over the have-nots or the unemployed.

"After decades of campaigning and lobbying, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990, and ensured the equal treatment and equal access of people with disabilities to employment opportunities and to public accommodations. The ADA intended to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in: employment, services rendered by state and local governments, places of public accommodation, transportation, and telecommunications services." This article is a timeline of rights people with disabilities have gained since the 1800s, it also highlights the social and economic barrier they faced and still have to face. The paragraph is about 1990 when the ADA was passed and equal treatment was finally ensured.

The idea of giving low-income students employment during the summer, when they aren't in school, so that they are making money but still getting an education is spreading through colleges.  This way low and middle income students are getting the education they need to be successful after college but are still making money so they won't end up in the lower class

"Whether Abramson's pay did or didn't have anything to do with her dismissal from the Times, one thing is certain: there is a gender wage gap. Among full-time workers, women earn 77% of what men earn. Even after accounting for the fact that women often work in different occupations and industries than men, as well as differences in work experience, union status, education and race, 41% of that gap is still unexplained. When social scientists control for every employment factor that could possibly explain the disparity, women still earn 91% of what men earn for doing the same job." This article talks about the wage gap between men and women due to gender discrimination. Women in the workforce earn 77% of what men earn which is significantly less. Income inequality due to gender discrimination is a very controversial topic in the nation and is effecting the economy as well as everyday Americans.

"The lack of jobs is the new normal because our tax and regulatory policies are driving more businesses and jobs to other countries. One would think that with so many Baby Boomers retiring, a ton of jobs would become available. Apparently, that isn't happening, which shows how sick our job market is. It's time for new leadership to address the fundamental problems: taxes, regulations, education (geared toward future job requirements) and reduction of illegal immigration." This article speaks about the responsibility of the people that can change the unemployment. It brings a negative point that unemployment is seeming to be the new normal and that these required responsibilities should be fixed for helping employment even more.

"Disability can be both a cause and consequence of economic insecurity. It is a cause because disability or illness can lead to job loss and reduced earnings, barriers to education and skills development, significant additional expenses, and many other challenges that can lead to economic hardship." This article depicts statistical data of people bearing disabilities and their employment rate. It shares how disabled Americans should have the same opportunities as a normal work applicant. This article also describes some barriers that can be present with disabled workers.

"Yet the intersection of disability and poverty is too rarely discussed. In fact, despite the fact that 1 in 5 Americans live with disabilities, the U.S. Census Bureau's annual report detailing income, poverty, and health insurance coverage did not even include poverty rates for people with disabilities until recently. It does now, and the most recent available data put the poverty rate for working-age people with disabilities at 34.5 percent in 2013, compared with 12.2 percent for those without disabilities." This article explains how Senator, Tom Harkin, speaks about immense the unemployment rate between the disabled and the non-disabled. The comparison between the "haves" is and the "have nots" is a difference of tens of millions of people. It describes how the disabled have problems financially which lead to no health care and are in need of aid from the government. However, Senator Harken speaks about program and policies that are helping the disabled for finding jobs, food, and more.

This article talks about how disabled persons have a less chance for getting a job.

"The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a landmark federal law that protects the rights of people with disabilities by eliminating barriers to their participation in many aspects of living and working in America." This article describes the truth about the ADA. The ADA does not require businesses to hire unqualified individuals with disabilities; however, it ensures that there is no discrimination against them in the hiring process. This act does not make it easier for an individual with a disability to get a job than one that does not have a disability, it simply makes sure that they are not discriminated against.

"The modern income gap began growing dramatically in the late 1970s because of several factors, Obama said. Technology and globalization allowed employers to reduce manufacturing jobs, or move them offshore." This article is focused around how income inequality affects America and what Obama's opinion is about it. It includes topics such as how income is more of a dividing factor that race and that to lessen the  gap between the rich and poor minimum wages should be increased and better education should be given to everyone.

"Early next year, the Agriculture Department will award $200 million to as many as 10 states conducting pilot projects that help food stamp recipients get into the workforce." This article addresses the benefits for those using food stamps, as well as what is being done to aid them in finding employment and slowly becoming responsible for their own needs and income. It discusses goals of the food stamp program, including helping those in the program find work. However, the article also mentions that the purpose of food stamps is to aid those who are unfit for work and to advocate anti-hunger.

"other economists warn that a minimum wage hike to $10.10 - the level Obama and Congressional Democrats are calling for - would be bad for business. The CBO estimates that the $10.10 option would reduce total employment by 500,000 workers once fully implemented in the second half of 2016." This excerpt does a good job of highlighting just how debilitating income inequality can be. With an addition of as little as $3.00 to minimum wage payments, total employment would reduce by 500,000 workers. I agree with the article that income inequality is a major struggle faced in America. President Obama said, "[income inequality] jeopardized middle class America's basic bargain- that if you work hard you get ahead." This defines the effect income inequality has on America. The rich get richer and the poor fall deeper into poverty. For that reason and to answer the discussion question, if I were running for president I would make it clear that this income problem would be solved because it is "the root of all social evil." Similar to the Romans, income inequality is what prompts social division in America. This article directly relates my answer to the discussion question because it gives detailed analysis of the negative role income inequality plays on our lives today.

Money is now being called thew root of all evil. It is no lie that income inequality is a problem. It limits social mobility and threatens a lot of things that are important to Americans.

"The great equalizer in America remains education. A good education or acquisition of technical skills provides tremendous options for everyone, regardless of their birth circumstances. We live in a country where people are free to move without penalty to any state where jobs are available. We need to emphasize the fact that almost any kind of employment confers knowledge and skills that become valuable when trying to move up the economic ladder. One also acquires contacts that can be quite useful for those with knowledge and skill." "Those who have achieved great financial success should be encouraged to invest in their fellow Americans, with the return on investment being the transformation from dependency to proud achiever of the American dream." Explains multiple have vs. have nots issues. Discusses why education is the great equalizer.