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Free Interactive Virtual Forum—With Audience Q&A
In partnership with the Maine Center for Economic Policy
Following decades of progress launched by the New Deal, the U.S. now faces extreme levels of economic inequality that mirror what FDR and Frances Perkins addressed with bold policies such as Social Security, unemployment compensation, and labor law reform.
WHAT'S THE DEAL NOW?
Join us for a robust discussion with two problem solvers who document that the high cost of inequality—and have dynamic proposals and strategies to shape a more equal, stronger, healthier economy.
Joseph Stiglitz—Nobel Prize-winning chief economist at the Roosevelt Institute. Best-selling author of several books, including The Great Divide—Unequal Societies and What We Can Do About Them. 2023 FPC Intelligence & Courage Award recipient:
Joelle Gamble—Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor. Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy. FPC 2017 Open Door Award recipient.
Allison Beck, Moderator—FPC Board Member and former General Counsel of Machinists Union and Director of Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) under President Obama.
“Economic justice means everyone, no matter what they look like or where they come from, has the tools to provide security and opportunity for themselves and their families and contribute to the economic health of their communities.”
-- Garrett Martin, President and CEO, Maine Center for Economic Policy