The Next Generation’s Declaration of Economic Independence
Published in the Observer
By Roy Swan
Our current economic system forces many Americans to choose between building wealth and staying rooted in their communities. We are underinvesting in regions with enormous untapped potential, from Appalachia to the rural Midwest. In The Observer, Roy Swan argues that models of investing in local leaders and worker-centered businesses offer a path to Patriotic Capitalism that strengthens both individual prosperity and community well-being.
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