How can conservatism decrease income inequality?

It has already done a magnificent job here in the US. For example, virtually all of the lowest quintile in the US for income or wealth distribution map to the upper half of world distribution. read more

Inequality is just a symptom; the real problem is a constricted mobility for lower and middle income households. Throughout the Obama era, the issue of income inequality has been a central tool of political strategizing. read more

That's not an accident. There are policies that the U.S. can pursue that would reduce inequality even before you take taxes into account. If implemented, they could accomplish Obama's goals without running afoul of GOP views on taxes. 1. Make it easier to start and join unions. read more