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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Photos: Indonesia's 'Silvermen' Beg for Survival

In Jakarta, the phenomenon of 'manusia silver' illustrates how the inhabitants adapt to economic hardship, with some earning up to 200,000 rupiah on good days.
Arts
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Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

My childhood just slipped away': Pakistan's monsoon brides'

Catastrophic flooding has led to a rise in child marriages in Pakistan, driven by desperation rather than tradition.
Parenting
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

My childhood just slipped away': Pakistan's monsoon brides'

Catastrophic flooding has led to a rise in child marriages in Pakistan, driven by desperation rather than tradition.
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Fundraising
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza

The conflict in Gaza has created a severe financial crisis, immobilizing the banking system and forcing people to resort to costly cash brokers.
Fundraising
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Even for Those With the Money to Pay for Essentials, Cash Is Drying Up in Gaza

The conflict in Gaza has created a severe financial crisis, immobilizing the banking system and forcing people to resort to costly cash brokers.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The people struggling to make ends meet as benefits lag behind soaring rents

When Phoebe Cross lost her job at a charity providing support for single parents, she found herself in the same position as many of the women she had been helping.
UK politics
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

King asks Moroccans not to kill sheep for Eid al-Adha as drought reduces herds

King Mohammed VI has asked Moroccans to refrain from sheep slaughter for Eid al-Adha due to economic hardship and livestock shortages.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump pits immigrants against other working people. But we have a common enemy | Alejandra Gomez and Greisa Martinez Rosas

Democratic leaders are abandoning bold policies in favor of less ambitious, Republican-like stances, eroding public trust.
A significant portion of the American populace is facing financial instability and increased hardships.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Can New York City Street Vendors Survive a Police Crackdown?

Street vendors in NYC face significant challenges due to strict regulations and police crackdowns, affecting their livelihoods and community presence.
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