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fromHuffPost
2 weeks ago

Trump Commerce Secretary Flamed For 'Out Of Touch' Tequila Video

Lutnick unveiled a $1,200 bottle of tequila in a video, leading to criticism over his wealthy lifestyle amid economic challenges facing many Americans.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Digital divide widens as 74% of regional SMEs miss out on vital support

A growing digital divide exists between small businesses in London and those across the UK, impacting growth opportunities.
#homeownership
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
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Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Symposium spotlights bold ideas to address Brooklyn's affordability crisis and economic gaps * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's leaders are seeking innovative policies to enhance affordability and growth opportunities for residents facing economic disparities.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why we need to write affordable housing's next chapter

The U.S. needs a recalibrated approach to affordable housing that prioritizes accessibility, safety, and community quality for all income levels.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

StreetSmart7: Sam Speroni and Automobile Debt - Streetsblog California

The study demonstrated that while affluent areas exhibit high debt per borrower, lower-income regions, especially Black and Latino neighborhoods, bear even greater debt burdens and delinquency.
Los Angeles
Media industry
fromReason.com
2 months ago

Setting the Wayback Machine to 1995: "Cheap Speech and What It Will Do"

Access to speech in media is heavily influenced by wealth, limiting diverse ideas in the marketplace.
#race-relations
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Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A record number of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare

"If you're making under $25,000 a year, that absolutely can be the difference between whether you can spend the money on it or not," said Witters.
Healthcare
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Richest Americans have lower life expectancy than Europeans

In both the U.S. and Europe, the affluent live longer than the impoverished, but the life expectancy gap is noticeably wider in the United States.
Europe news
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
3 months ago

The Impact Of Off - MLS Listings Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

These off-market listings not only harm sellers, but they limit exposure to potential buyers, possibly deepening inequities that have long existed in real estate.
Boston real estate
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Address Unfair Global Trade. Is He Right?

Trump accuses trading partners of unfair practices and plans to impose tariffs to level trade.
Trade experts criticize Trump's exaggerations about trade disparities and hypocrisy regarding tariffs.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Immigrants better educated and more likely to be in work, ESRI report finds

Foreign-born residents in Ireland face economic challenges, including lower incomes and high housing costs.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

While there was an overall decline in foreclosure rates in 2024, specific states faced significant spikes in activity, highlighting regional economic disparities.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm pulling in $70k a year, but living like a millionaire overseas - am I missing out on opportunities back home?

Living overseas on a U.S. salary provides an affordable luxury lifestyle compared to the high cost of living in America.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump's open door to white South Africans buys into conspiracy theory

South Africa's Expropriation Act aims to redistribute land to reduce economic disparities stemming from apartheid.
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
5 months ago

The economic state of Black America, charted

Black America's economic state has improved, yet significant disparities with White Americans remain.
The wealth gap continues to widen, with Black Americans controlling only 3.4% of national wealth.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

New York State Legislative Caucus Launches 'Empower Black New York' Agenda

The Empower Black New York Agenda aims to tackle economic and racial disparities faced by Black New Yorkers through strategic policy reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Guardian view on class politics: it has faded as culture wars have risen | Editorial

Class politics today focuses more on cultural identifiers than on economic inequalities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American working class'? | Rebecca Solnit

The term 'working class' is often used ambiguously, lacking a clear, consistent definition essential for meaningful discourse.
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

The Worst States for Black Americans: Every State Ranked

The long-standing racial disparities in the United States stem from historical behaviors and policies, such as Jim Crow laws, that created systemic inequality.
Black Lives Matter
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

It's not the economy stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

US households are experiencing significant inflationary pressures across multiple essential living costs, leading to a strong desire for change in political leadership.
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