Paul L. Nevins’ Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America aims high, seeking to unravel the economic and social ills plaguing the United States. This ambitious tome channels the spirit of Galbraith to argue that America’s embrace of market-driven individualism has sacrificed public welfare for private gain. Nevins, a seasoned … Read more

Paul L. Nevins’ Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America is a searing indictment of the forces unraveling the American Dream. A civil rights attorney with a background in education and history, Nevins brings a sharp, multidisciplinary lens to this 2023 work, blending rigorous analysis with a palpable urgency. Inspired … Read more

An Easter Message, 2025 For Christians throughout the Christian world, Easter is the apex of the liturgical calendar. In the iconography of the Christian Church, the Risen Christ symbolizes the redemption of mankind; its new hope and its new possibilities. The words of the Gospel of Matthew continue to resonate two millennia later: “He is … Read more

Freedom, equality, and justice! These are not just words. These are the core values that our forefathers have encapsulated to create the United Nations of America. But, if we look at our precious and beloved country now, we often see these values and the commitments that our forefathers have made for the betterment of this … Read more

Paul L. Nevins’ “Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America” is a thought-provoking book that compels us to examine the very core of our American values. It prompts us to ask: Are we, as a nation, sacrificing the collective good for individual gain? What do we owe each other? What … Read more

The role of democracy is to serve the people. It is supposed to respect and ensure that people’s interests are prioritized and must be the first choice—right?  But when it comes to America, things are different. It is because democracy increasingly serves corporate interests. For example, over the last few decades, big business has amassed … Read more

What Can Be Done About It The American middle class was once the backbone of the nation’s economy. They provided millions with a means of achieving stability and prosperity. However, in recent years, it has been steadily becoming worse and more disruptive. For example, wages have stagnated, costs of living have skyrocketed, and economic policies … Read more

In the United States, billionaires can afford luxury yachts, while millions of Americans cannot afford health care. Private corporations make record profits while public schools, roads, and infrastructure crumble. The contrast between wealth and public squalor has never been more glaring. Paul L. Nevins’ Private Affluence and Public Squalor explains how America has systematically dismantled … Read more

When it comes to highlighting the current economic and financial state of America, Paul L. Nevins’ Private Affluence and Public Squalor: Social Injustice and Economic Misery in America is a powerful critique. Drawing inspiration from John Kenneth Galbraith’s The Affluent Society, Nevins examines how wealth has concentrated in the hands of a few while the … Read more