Thanks for your critically important work. Inequality is, & has been, one of the defining characteristics of US culture. A shame under any circumstances, but especially because it's not hard to do better.
I hope more people learn to use maps to show where people need more help, and why, along with what help is available in some places, but not to all places. Or for a few years, but not long enough.
More people need to learn to use their voice, to create blog articles, videos and social media posts that point to information that you and others share, and point volunteers, donors, business and others to organizations serving distressed populations. Helping existing programs constantly improve, and helping new programs fill voids in underserved areas, can be supported by maps like you share.
I am so grateful for your work. "This is the only America that we’ve got." hit at my decisions and practices in my small circle of influence. See. Listen. Work with. Write. Speak. Repeat.
"But I really do believe that data is a powerful entry point into these hard conversations." Yes, it sure is, and data changes the law, too. Studies of school children who suffered psychologically from "separate but equal" were a part of what the Supreme Court cited to overturn longstanding precedent in Brown vs. Board of Ed. What excellent work you do, Jeremy—I'm so glad we crossed paths on Substack. Congrats on your 5 year milestone—and to many more!
Congratulations Jeremy on your 5 year anniversary. I do apologize in advance for my long comment note (but you know me, this is just how I roll sometimes, especially when I feel the need to express my views and thoughts). ✍️
I continue to be impressed with your amazing work and ongoing efforts on this topic and also the important related ones that go beyond the word or topic of “inequality.” That word/topic itself can mean different things to different people and can even provoke feelings of all kinds, not all of which are actually very kind.
So I do very much appreciate and applaud your work even more and your commitment to sticking with it, especially when some reactions and comments about it are not so supportive to say the least.
As you say in your 5 year reflection note, (and I paraphrase here) there is much more to the data that you access, analyze and share in very digestible ways. There are real people behind all this information who struggle and are stuck in a difficult cycle of life and may not see a way out.
Even as sad as it is that we have such suffering and poverty (which to me is the hardest part of “inequality” to address and meaningfully “fix”), it is the lack of Hope sometimes that hits the heart the hardest and with sadness.
In such a rich and powerful country that this is such an issue for so many is also sad, but you also provide Hope where it is desperately needed with inventive ways forward for those in need and for us that are more fortunate and want to see a better outcome for those where inequality is an every day and real struggle.
So a heartfelt thanks to you Jeremy for all your amazing work and dedication to this topic and your interest in helping people in need. Your work can also help the policy makers who can make a difference and be the driver to changing the lives of people for the better and more permanently vs just quick fixes that don’t stick.
So Hope is on the horizon and you are part of that in so many meaningful ways. I do look forward to your book being published and being one of the first to buy it. I am very happy to be a supporter of you and your work and to be on this journey with you.
All the best to you and your team now and into the future, including a heartfelt thanks for providing all of us with Hope. 👍🙂
Thanks for your critically important work. Inequality is, & has been, one of the defining characteristics of US culture. A shame under any circumstances, but especially because it's not hard to do better.
Stay at 'em!
I hope more people learn to use maps to show where people need more help, and why, along with what help is available in some places, but not to all places. Or for a few years, but not long enough.
More people need to learn to use their voice, to create blog articles, videos and social media posts that point to information that you and others share, and point volunteers, donors, business and others to organizations serving distressed populations. Helping existing programs constantly improve, and helping new programs fill voids in underserved areas, can be supported by maps like you share.
I totally agree Daniel! Thanks as always for the support
Congrats Jeremy. Your work here is valuable.
Much appreciated David and likewise
Keep up the great work!
You know I will!
Thank you. 🙏🏽❤️
Appreciate it
I am so grateful for your work. "This is the only America that we’ve got." hit at my decisions and practices in my small circle of influence. See. Listen. Work with. Write. Speak. Repeat.
I can't turn from the mess and will not. ❤️
but in 6 years...Ney for President '32 ya heard it here first.
"But I really do believe that data is a powerful entry point into these hard conversations." Yes, it sure is, and data changes the law, too. Studies of school children who suffered psychologically from "separate but equal" were a part of what the Supreme Court cited to overturn longstanding precedent in Brown vs. Board of Ed. What excellent work you do, Jeremy—I'm so glad we crossed paths on Substack. Congrats on your 5 year milestone—and to many more!
I’m so glad we crossed paths too! Excited for our roads to continue to intersect
Lets go Jeremy! Keep it up baby!
Thank you Brandon!
Congratulations Jeremy on your 5 year anniversary. I do apologize in advance for my long comment note (but you know me, this is just how I roll sometimes, especially when I feel the need to express my views and thoughts). ✍️
I continue to be impressed with your amazing work and ongoing efforts on this topic and also the important related ones that go beyond the word or topic of “inequality.” That word/topic itself can mean different things to different people and can even provoke feelings of all kinds, not all of which are actually very kind.
So I do very much appreciate and applaud your work even more and your commitment to sticking with it, especially when some reactions and comments about it are not so supportive to say the least.
As you say in your 5 year reflection note, (and I paraphrase here) there is much more to the data that you access, analyze and share in very digestible ways. There are real people behind all this information who struggle and are stuck in a difficult cycle of life and may not see a way out.
Even as sad as it is that we have such suffering and poverty (which to me is the hardest part of “inequality” to address and meaningfully “fix”), it is the lack of Hope sometimes that hits the heart the hardest and with sadness.
In such a rich and powerful country that this is such an issue for so many is also sad, but you also provide Hope where it is desperately needed with inventive ways forward for those in need and for us that are more fortunate and want to see a better outcome for those where inequality is an every day and real struggle.
So a heartfelt thanks to you Jeremy for all your amazing work and dedication to this topic and your interest in helping people in need. Your work can also help the policy makers who can make a difference and be the driver to changing the lives of people for the better and more permanently vs just quick fixes that don’t stick.
So Hope is on the horizon and you are part of that in so many meaningful ways. I do look forward to your book being published and being one of the first to buy it. I am very happy to be a supporter of you and your work and to be on this journey with you.
All the best to you and your team now and into the future, including a heartfelt thanks for providing all of us with Hope. 👍🙂