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More than a fifth of American men — about 20 million people — between 20 and 65 had no paid work las

More than a fifth of American men — about 20 million people — between 20 and 65 had no paid work las

The combined total revenue of Fortune's top 500 companies in 2017 reaches 65% of the U.S. GDP.

The combined total revenue of Fortune's top 500 companies in 2017 reaches 65% of the U.S. GDP.

114 countries' GDP is lower than the estimated $61 billion combined net worth of Donal Trump&#39

114 countries' GDP is lower than the estimated $61 billion combined net worth of Donal Trump&#39

114 countries' GDP is lower than the estimated $61 billion combined net worth of Donald Trump&#3

114 countries' GDP is lower than the estimated $61 billion combined net worth of Donald Trump&#3

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

More than 900 cooperatives in 47 states provide electric service to 56 percent of the nation’s landm

More than 900 cooperatives in 47 states provide electric service to 56 percent of the nation’s landm

If US cut oil use in half over next 20 years we'd save billions of dollars & cut emissions

If US cut oil use in half over next 20 years we'd save billions of dollars & cut emissions

The average German & Dutch worker puts 400 less hours a year than the average American

The average German & Dutch worker puts 400 less hours a year than the average American

US 400 richest have more wealth than bottom 61% of US population; 20 richest have more than bottom 5

US 400 richest have more wealth than bottom 61% of US population; 20 richest have more than bottom 5

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

Solar provided more than twice as many jobs as coal in 2016

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