Trump appears to side with Musk, tech allies in debate over foreign workers roiling his supportersor working-class Americans, the American Dream is out of reach, says Newsweek Opinion Editor Batya Ungar-Sargon in her new book, Her book analyzes who the working class and why it is more and more difficult for this group to attain the stability that previous generations achieved. Ungar-Sargon shares intimate stories of the struggles of hard-working Americans across the country, finding commonalities across lines of race, political affiliation and occupation. In this Q&A, she discusses barriers to for the working class, whether universal college education would help, their enduring patriotism and more. A: That you can love a country that has you. That you can love people who vote for the other party and support policies that you don’t. That polarization is a totally elite phenomenon. Despite being incredibly diverse, working-class Americans are surprisingly united on the big issues, whether it’s abortion or immigration or equal opportunity or the need for better jobs and better health care. The problem is that neither party represents where the vast majority of working-class Americans are at politically, so it’s something of a which party they choose. Unlike the college educat ed (on both sides), they don’t identify with the list of positions listed on the DNC or RNC websites, so they aren’t in politics and would never dream of holding it against someone who picks the other party in the voting booth because it signifies so little. Greatly expanding Greatly limiting immigration. A government-backed catastrophic health care plan. degree requirements for jobs that don’t require them, and [outlawing] software that those without a college degree during the application process. Making illegal and expanding which greatly expands the housing stock by allowing for duplexes and to be built in areas currently zoned exclusively for single-family detached homes. Expanding tariffs on foreign imports. Reducing but expanding the child tax credit. Basically, finding ways to make sure people who work really hard are and the American Dream, which they aren’t today. It didn’t solve the problem for most of the people I interviewed. Many of them had insurance through work but were still going broke due to things like and Others were paid so little they qualified for The health care system in this country is such a disaster. The of manufacturing to China and Mexico and the expansion of immigration are the two biggest ones. We took good-paying, working-class jobs that ensured a stable, middle-class life to millions of Americans and shipped them overseas to build up the middle class of other countries. Then we imported millions of low-wage immigrants, most of whom are working in jobs that don’t require a college degree, to compete with working-class Americans in the jobs that remained here, of those jobs. Corporations started to they used to take onto their workers, then good health care, then stable working hours and then a living wage. That’s how we got here. The diploma divide is another big one. Our economy rewards people who work in the knowledge industry in a big way, while there is constant downward pressure on working-class wages. And then there’s the cost of a middle-class life. While working-class wages are up, the of a middle-class life—a home, adequate health care, an education, a retirement—have risen astronomically, in large part due to what Elizabeth Warren called “The Two Income Trap”: upper middle-class couples in the top 10 or 20 percentile who can afford to pay twice as much for everything, which drove up the prices where they live. This is an extremely important question. The answer is no, both on the part of the workers and on the part of the economy. From the perspective of the economy, there simply isn’t a demand for significantly increasing the number of college grads out there. Those industries are pretty full up—and even contracting, thanks to AI. Over half of college grads are working jobs that don’t require a college degree (though they still make more than their working-class counterparts), meaning we’re already producing way too many college grads—while there is a devastating dearth of skilled tradesfolk. The other reason free college for all isn’t the answer is that not everyone wants to go to college, excels at that type of learning or wants that kind of career. And that’s a really good thing! We already have too many lawyers and gender studies majors and podcasts. We’re never going to have too many plumbers or janitors, but we took all the money to educate the former and put it in higher education, and then devalued the latter through mass migration. It’s unfair that it’s those people whose work we rely on most who can’t The patriotism of the Americans who were left behind. They aren’t willing to give up on this country and we shouldn’t give up on them. – osiągać, realizować, zdobywać – stanowić, reprezentować – awans (np. społeczny) – zdradzić kogoś – loteria – przesadnie/zbytnio zainteresowany – szkolenie zawodowe, przyuczenie do zawodu – zakazać, zdelegalizować – pozbyć się czegoś, wyplenić coś – prawo dotyczące zagospodarowania przestrzennego, prawo urbanistyczne – zabudowa luźna – trzypiętrowy dom (z mieszkaniem na każdym piętrze) – wyłudzanie zasiłku – zapewniać godne życie – wysokość opłat, jaką pacjent musi ponieść przy każdej wizycie lekarskiej lub zakupie leków, która nie jest pokrywana przez ubezpieczenie – kwota, którą ubezpieczony musi zapłacić z własnej kieszeni przed tym, jak ubezpieczyciel zacznie pokrywać koszty leczenia lub usług medycznych – państwowy system ubezpieczeń zdrowotnych dla osób o najniższych dochodach (w USA) – przeniesienie biznesu poza granice kraju (w celu ograniczenia kosztów) – obniżać płace, doprowadzać do obniżenia wynagrodzeń – zmniejszać ryzyko, przenosić/przerzucać ryzyko (na przykład na kogoś) – pozbawiać kogoś emerytury – cecha charakterystyczna – utrzymywać rodzinę and answer the following questions: 1. What key insight did Batya Ungar-Sargon gain from interviewing working-class individuals nationwide? 2. What did she find surprising about working-class Americans’ views on important issues? 3. What policies does Batya Ungar-Sargon suggest could help the working class? 4. How has the Affordable Care Act affected the individuals interviewed by Ungar-Sargon? 5. What are the primary obstacles to upward mobility for the working class? 6. Why does Batya Ungar-Sargon argue that free universal college tuition might not be the solution to the challenges faced by the working class? 7. How does she characterize the economic and societal implications of the push for higher education? First, match the words to form collocations and verb phrases that will help you describe the issue presented in the article. Next, write down a sentence using each collocation and verb phrase. The sentences you create should relate to the topic being discussed in the text. ( ) upward equal vocational child low-wage stable knowledge college training grads mobility immigrants opportunity industry tax credit working hours limit outlaw expand reduce build up drive down drive up sustain the middle class families the prices the wages degree requirements immigration welfare fraud tariffs on foreign imports Task description: Students will participate in a discussion about the challenges faced by the working class in America. Task elements: 1. Discuss the things that working-class Americans have in common, even though they come from diverse backgrounds. 2. Talk about the main barriers that stop working-class people from moving up in society. How do these barriers affect them, and what does it mean for the country? 3. Think about the idea of giving free college to everyone as a way to help the working class. Do you agree with the author that this might not be the best solution? Why or why not? Use examples from the text to support your opinion. 4. Imagine you could make a new rule or plan to help working-class people. What would it be? Describe your idea and explain how it could make life better for them. Complete the following summary using information from the text. In “Second Class,” Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the struggles of ________ Americans, revealing their shared challenges despite diverse backgrounds. Despite ________, they unite on key issues like healthcare and job opportunities. Solutions include ________, healthcare reform, and limiting immigration. The Affordable Care Act hasn’t resolved healthcare concerns, and barriers to ) ________ include job outsourcing and education costs. Free college isn’t the solution due to oversaturation and diverse career aspirations. Despite hardships, working-class Americans remain ________ and deserve support.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Colorado’s march to the Big 12 title game took a hit on Saturday. Red-hot Kansas dominated on offense all day, upsetting the 16th-ranked Buffaloes, 37-21, at Arrowhead Stadium. CU (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) came into the day tied for first in the conference and controlling its own path to the Big 12 title game. The Buffs can still get there, but will need a bit of help. Kansas (5-6, 4-5) became the first team in FBS history with a losing record to beat three consecutive top 25 teams. The Jayhawks upset Iowa State and BYU in previous weeks before having their way with the Buffs. The Buffs’ Shedeur Sanders threw three touchdown passes and Travis Hunter caught eight passes for 125 yards and two touchdowns, but it wasn’t nearly enough against the Jayhawks. KU running back Devin Neal rushed for 207 yards and three touchdowns and added 80 yards and a touchdown as a receiver. He helped to spot Kansas a 17-0 lead and it never looked back. 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Final score: Kansas 37, Colorado 21.LONDON (AP) — Brighton had most of the chances but could not find the net in a 0-0 draw with Brentford that extended the south coast club’s winless run in the Premier League to six games on Friday. It was a frustrating night for the home side and especially Julio Enciso. The Paraguay striker had a host of opportunities to score but couldn’t make them count. Along with Southampton, Brentford has the worst away record in the league with seven losses and two draws and it was easy to see why in this toothless performance. Brentford had an early goal from Yoane Wissa ruled out for offside and, although it came a bit more into the game in the second half, it failed to pressure Icelandic goalkeeper Hakon Valdimarsson, who made his Premier League debut eight minutes before halftime when Mark Flekken went off with a thigh injury. One bright spot for the home side was the return of winger Solly March. He came on as a late substitute to make his first appearance for Brighton since injuring a knee against Manchester City 14 months ago. The result leaves Brighton in 10th place with 26 points, one spot and two points ahead of the Bees. Arsenal was hosting Ipswich in Friday's other game in the Premier League, AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccerDwyane Wade (via: timesofindia.indiatimes.com) Just when we thought Dwyane Wade and his family were living their best holiday moments, a twist has left fans puzzled. Yesterday, we were all smiles as we watched Dwyane, Gabrielle Union, and their adorable daughter Kaavia soaking up the holiday magic. Today, however, the mood has shifted, and there’s a mystery in the air, someone in the Wade family isn’t feeling their best. Naturally, fans are now wondering: who could it be? Who's under the weather in Wade family? Dwyane Wade’s Candid Talk About Supporting His 12-Year-Old's Gender Identity What a sudden change! Just yesterday, Dwyane Wade had us all smiling with heartwarming beach moments, hanging out with his wife Gabrielle Union and their adorable daughter Kaavia. But today, the holiday mood has shifted, and there’s a bit of a mystery. Someone in the Wade family isn’t feeling well, and fans are eager to know who could it be? In his latest Instagram post, Wade shared a shopping list that caught everyone’s attention: “Froot Loops,” “Apple Jacks,” “Cinnamon Toast Crunch,” and “Vicks Vapor Rub”? Wait, what? Fans were left scratching their heads. Why would vapor rub be on a snack list? The confusion hung in the air until Wade gave us a little more insight. (via: EssentiallySports) In his next post, Dwyane, clearly playing the role of devoted dad, shared a picture from the grocery store, with a cart full of snacks. But it was the caption that gave it away: “A sick baby and snacks.” That cleared things up. Someone in the family was under the weather. But who? While we don’t know for sure, Wade’s words seem to suggest that little Kaavia might be the one feeling unwell. Thankfully, it doesn’t seem too serious, especially with Dwyane there to take care of her. After all, when Dad’s around, everything’s bound to be okay, right? Also Read: Jeanine Robel, Anthony Edwards' girlfriend, reacts in two words after watching T'Wolves-Mavs game with kids How Wade and his family landed in North Fork Earlier this year, Dwyane Wade and his wife, Gabrielle Union, made waves with the purchase of a stunning beach house in Jamesport, a picturesque town on Long Island’s North Fork. The luxurious retreat, which cost them a cool $2.6 million, quickly became their go-to escape for family relaxation. The LA-based power couple, along with their adorable 6-year-old daughter, Kaavia, have been spotted soaking in the peaceful vibes of their new haven, making it the perfect spot for downtime. As the holiday season rolled in, Dwyane gave fans a peek into their Christmas getaway, sharing that they’d headed to their North Fork home to celebrate. Judging by their social media, it’s clear the family was living their best life, fully immersed in the holiday spirit. However, with flu season at its peak in December and January, there’s a chance Kaavia caught the seasonal bug. If Shady Baby has indeed caught a cold, she’s in great hands. With Dwyane’s fighting spirit in her DNA, there’s no doubt she’ll recover quickly, proving once again that resilience runs deep in this family. In his latest post, Dwyane shared a heartwarming image of the road leading to their beach house, beautifully adorned with Christmas lights, including ones shaped like festive trees. The festive display reassures fans that everything’s fine. Just like his legendary career on the court, Dwyane is in control, and there’s nothing to worry about.By KAREEM CHEHAYEB BEIRUT (AP) — In 2006, after a bruising monthlong war between Israel and Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militant group, the United Nations Security Council unanimously voted for a resolution to end the conflict and pave the way for lasting security along the border. But while there was relative calm for nearly two decades, Resolution 1701’s terms were never fully enforced. Now, figuring out how to finally enforce it is key to a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal approved by Israel on Tuesday. In late September, after nearly a year of low-level clashes , the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah spiraled into all-out war and an Israeli ground invasion . As Israeli jets pound deep inside Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets deeper into northern Israel, U.N. and diplomatic officials again turned to the 2006 resolution in a bid to end the conflict. Years of deeply divided politics and regionwide geopolitical hostilities have halted substantial progress on its implementation, yet the international community believes Resolution 1701 is still the brightest prospect for long-term stability between Israel and Lebanon. Almost two decades after the last war between Israel and Hezbollah, the United States led shuttle diplomacy efforts between Lebanon and Israel to agree on a ceasefire proposal that renewed commitment to the resolution, this time with an implementation plan to try to bring the document back to life. In 2000, Israel withdrew its forces from most of southern Lebanon along a U.N.-demarcated “Blue Line” that separated the two countries and the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, which most of the world considers occupied Syrian territory. U.N. peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL , increased their presence along the line of withdrawal. Resolution 1701 was supposed to complete Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon and ensure Hezbollah would move north of the Litani River, keeping the area exclusively under the Lebanese military and U.N. peacekeepers. Up to 15,000 U.N. peacekeepers would help to maintain calm, return displaced Lebanese and secure the area alongside the Lebanese military. The goal was long-term security, with land borders eventually demarcated to resolve territorial disputes. The resolution also reaffirmed previous ones that call for the disarmament of all armed groups in Lebanon — Hezbollah among them. “It was made for a certain situation and context,” Elias Hanna, a retired Lebanese army general, told The Associated Press. “But as time goes on, the essence of the resolution begins to hollow.” For years, Lebanon and Israel blamed each other for countless violations along the tense frontier. Israel said Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force and growing arsenal remained, and accused the group of using a local environmental organization to spy on troops. Lebanon complained about Israeli military jets and naval ships entering Lebanese territory even when there was no active conflict. “You had a role of the UNIFIL that slowly eroded like any other peacekeeping with time that has no clear mandate,” said Joseph Bahout, the director of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy at the American University of Beirut. “They don’t have permission to inspect the area without coordinating with the Lebanese army.” UNIFIL for years has urged Israel to withdraw from some territory north of the frontier, but to no avail. In the ongoing war, the peacekeeping mission has accused Israel, as well as Hezbollah , of obstructing and harming its forces and infrastructure. Hezbollah’s power, meanwhile, has grown, both in its arsenal and as a political influence in the Lebanese state. The Iran-backed group was essential in keeping Syrian President Bashar Assad in power when armed opposition groups tried to topple him, and it supports Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen. It has an estimated 150,000 rockets and missiles, including precision-guided missiles pointed at Israel, and has introduced drones into its arsenal . Hanna says Hezbollah “is something never seen before as a non-state actor” with political and military influence. Israel’s security Cabinet approved the ceasefire agreement late Tuesday, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The ceasefire is set to take hold at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday. Efforts led by the U.S. and France for the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah underscored that they still view the resolution as key. For almost a year, Washington has promoted various versions of a deal that would gradually lead to its full implementation. International mediators hope that by boosting financial support for the Lebanese army — which was not a party in the Israel-Hezbollah war — Lebanon can deploy some 6,000 additional troops south of the Litani River to help enforce the resolution. Under the deal, an international monitoring committee headed by the United States would oversee implementation to ensure that Hezbollah and Israel’s withdrawals take place. It is not entirely clear how the committee would work or how potential violations would be reported and dealt with. The circumstances now are far more complicated than in 2006. Some are still skeptical of the resolution’s viability given that the political realities and balance of power both regionally and within Lebanon have dramatically changed since then. “You’re tying 1701 with a hundred things,” Bahout said. “A resolution is the reflection of a balance of power and political context.” Now with the ceasefire in place, the hope is that Israel and Lebanon can begin negotiations to demarcate their land border and settle disputes over several points along the Blue Line for long-term security after decades of conflict and tension.
