U.S. Inequality Is Getting Worse in Ways You Might Not Expect

U.S. inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect

The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment.

Commentary: US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect

The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment. A Pew Research survey released in October 2026 found that roughly 6 in 10 Americans — including 4 in 10 Republicans — believe there’s too much inequality in the U.S. And a growing share from […]

US inequality is getting worse in ways you might not expect

By Markus Scheidner, University of DenverSource: The ConversationPago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The buzzword of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may be affordability, but growing anger over inequality is behind the sentiment. A Pew Research survey released in October 2026 found that roughly 6 in 10 Americans — including 4 in 10 Republicans — believe there’s too much inequality in the U.S. And a growing share from both major political parties state t…