End Poverty in California
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end-poverty-in-california-166-8021655
title:
End Poverty in California
text:
End Poverty in California (EPIC) was a political campaign started in 1934 by socialist writer Upton Sinclair. The movement formed the basis for Sinclair's campaign for Governor of California in 1934. The plan called for a massive public works program, sweeping tax reform, and guaranteed pensions. It gained major popular support, with thousands joining End Poverty Leagues across the state. EPIC never came to fruition due to Sinclair's defeat in the 1934 election, but is seen as an influence on Ne
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Great Depression–era political platform
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End_Poverty_in_California
date created:
2003-09-18T19:33:16Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T20:04:11Z
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