Life, liberty and the pursuit of a universal safety net for all Americans

by Tom Teicher, December 18, 2019 – CrosscutHomelessness, unaffordable health care, long lines at food banks, burdensome student debt. These exemplify the economic security concerns that plague greater Seattle and much of America. They paint a picture that is irreconcilable with the promises of a land of plenty — and this at a time when our overall economy is thriving. Our economic safety net, too fragmented and too meager, cannot lay the groundwork for all Americans to achieve stability and success. A different approach, a more universal one, could make a difference.

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