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Name: Please Stop Helping Us
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Author: Jason Riley

In *Please Stop Helping Us*, Jason Riley contends that numerous liberal efforts to support the black underclass—such as welfare programs, minimum‑wage laws, and affirmative action—frequently produce adverse effects. He argues that while these policies aim to correct historical inequities, they can slow self‑development, price black workers out of the labor market, and reduce the number of black college graduates compared to a scenario without such preferences. Riley’s critique focuses on the intersection of social conditions, economic conditions, and government policy within the United States, particularly as they relate to African Americans and broader social mobility.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Politics & Government/Public Policy

Authors: Jason Riley

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