The pandemic reversed decades of progress against global poverty, pushing millions back into extreme poverty while highlighting existing inequalities in recovery efforts.
Labour's new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here's one Starmer could tell | John Harris
Keir Starmer aims to address past inequalities and prioritize fairness and security in the post-pandemic era.
Can science solve the poverty problem?
The pandemic reversed decades of progress against global poverty, pushing millions back into extreme poverty while highlighting existing inequalities in recovery efforts.
Labour's new year resolution? It needs a better story. Here's one Starmer could tell | John Harris
Keir Starmer aims to address past inequalities and prioritize fairness and security in the post-pandemic era.
Exposure to toxic air in NYC subway, especially impacting low-income riders.
Large daily temperature swings can harm human health. These groups get hit the hardest
Daily temperature swings can pose health risks, increasing asthma flare-ups, hospitalizations, and overall deaths, especially affecting vulnerable groups.
Mapping daily temperature variations reveals how poverty and discriminatory practices have led to larger temperature differences in neighborhoods, impacting racial minorities and low-income residents.
Should States Like Texas Be Allowed to Grade Their Own Highway Homework? - Streetsblog USA
The North Houston Highway Improvement Project threatens the destruction of homes and businesses, raising significant environmental concerns and issues of inequality.
Study shows toxic air in NYC subway system
Exposure to toxic air in NYC subway, especially impacting low-income riders.
Large daily temperature swings can harm human health. These groups get hit the hardest
Daily temperature swings can pose health risks, increasing asthma flare-ups, hospitalizations, and overall deaths, especially affecting vulnerable groups.
Mapping daily temperature variations reveals how poverty and discriminatory practices have led to larger temperature differences in neighborhoods, impacting racial minorities and low-income residents.
Should States Like Texas Be Allowed to Grade Their Own Highway Homework? - Streetsblog USA
The North Houston Highway Improvement Project threatens the destruction of homes and businesses, raising significant environmental concerns and issues of inequality.
No change in elite college low-income enrollment since 1920s
Access to highly selective colleges remains unchanged for low- and middle-income students over the past century, despite increased overall college enrollment.
The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions
Affirmative action's end has exacerbated inequities in college admissions, especially affecting Black student enrollment at elite institutions.
Q&A with author of "Smart University"
Digital surveillance in colleges may offer benefits but risks perpetuating inequalities among marginalized students.
'It's a 1950s attitude' - mum on Carer's Allowance means test that hinges on her husband's salary
Rebecca O'Riordan highlights the financial inequality faced by family carers like herself in accessing higher education due to lack of Carer's Allowance.
No change in elite college low-income enrollment since 1920s
Access to highly selective colleges remains unchanged for low- and middle-income students over the past century, despite increased overall college enrollment.
The Elite College Students Fighting to End Legacy Admissions
Affirmative action's end has exacerbated inequities in college admissions, especially affecting Black student enrollment at elite institutions.
Q&A with author of "Smart University"
Digital surveillance in colleges may offer benefits but risks perpetuating inequalities among marginalized students.
'It's a 1950s attitude' - mum on Carer's Allowance means test that hinges on her husband's salary
Rebecca O'Riordan highlights the financial inequality faced by family carers like herself in accessing higher education due to lack of Carer's Allowance.
The 2024 Election Was the Culmination of America's Love Affair With Rolling the Dice
Elon Musk's $1 million sweepstakes for voters highlights issues of money in politics and manipulative election tactics.
What to know about South Africa's May 29 elections
South Africa's upcoming elections symbolize a shift from historical loyalty towards the ANC, indicating a potential pivotal change in the political landscape.
The 2024 Election Was the Culmination of America's Love Affair With Rolling the Dice
Elon Musk's $1 million sweepstakes for voters highlights issues of money in politics and manipulative election tactics.
What to know about South Africa's May 29 elections
South Africa's upcoming elections symbolize a shift from historical loyalty towards the ANC, indicating a potential pivotal change in the political landscape.
Poorer communities in east London not seeing benefit of urban regeneration, study finds
Urban regeneration efforts in east London have not alleviated inequality and have instead heightened residents' insecurities regarding their livelihoods.
The Perfect Couple's mega-rich are a good punch bag, but why not satirise the merely wealthy? | Martha Gill
Current satirical narratives highlight the flaws of the super-rich but overlook the responsibilities of the upper-middle class and their complicity in economic structures.
The more money you have, the more money it takes to feel happier, new research says
Happiness requires exponentially more money as income increases, challenging the idea of a maximum salary for happiness.
The Perfect Couple's mega-rich are a good punch bag, but why not satirise the merely wealthy? | Martha Gill
Current satirical narratives highlight the flaws of the super-rich but overlook the responsibilities of the upper-middle class and their complicity in economic structures.
The more money you have, the more money it takes to feel happier, new research says
Happiness requires exponentially more money as income increases, challenging the idea of a maximum salary for happiness.
Nevada Asked A.I. Which Students Need Help. The Answer Caused an Outcry.
Nevada's use of A.I. to reassess at-risk students led to significant funding cuts for low-income school districts, igniting concerns about student support.
Radical land tax proposal gains traction with support from across the political spectrum
A radical flat land tax proposal is uniting British politicians across parties, replacing outdated property tax systems to address economic inequalities.
The Guardian view on inequality in the UK: what kids can teach us | Editorial
Rachel Reeves is prioritizing infrastructure investment to stimulate economic growth, impacting public services and the welfare system.
To Fight Inequality, America Needs to Rethink Its Economic Model
The revival of industrial policy challenges the belief in free markets for economic growth, signaling a need for state intervention for innovation and sectoral protection.
Radical land tax proposal gains traction with support from across the political spectrum
A radical flat land tax proposal is uniting British politicians across parties, replacing outdated property tax systems to address economic inequalities.
The Guardian view on inequality in the UK: what kids can teach us | Editorial
Rachel Reeves is prioritizing infrastructure investment to stimulate economic growth, impacting public services and the welfare system.
To Fight Inequality, America Needs to Rethink Its Economic Model
The revival of industrial policy challenges the belief in free markets for economic growth, signaling a need for state intervention for innovation and sectoral protection.
Silver Lining or Just a Glimmer? Revisiting Algorithm Bias (Part 2)
Using machine learning to detect and address algorithmic bias offers potential benefits, but challenges in accuracy and reliability complicate the approach.
Hybrid work boosts pay for all, debunking employer myth of inequality
Remote work does not entrench inequality but has led to increased average compensation for all workers.
Seven Children: Inequality and Britain's Next Generation by Danny Dorling review essential reading
UK society has normalized inaction on inequality, leading to deteriorating living and sharing conditions, especially among children.
My darling girls were killed, and then the police failed us. But I still have hope | Mina Smallman
Our grief journey defied norms; from seeking our daughters' bodies to fighting for justice. Despite the pain, hope emerges, guiding us to advocate for voices silenced by bias.
A century of fighting for children's rights can't be lost to conflict
Children worldwide still face hunger, poverty, and discrimination despite progress in their rights over the past century. Voice of children must be prioritized.
We can't even buy our own land': the Tongan women pushing for change
Tonga's land laws limit women's ability to own property, a key issue for gender equality advocates.
Conference aims to help experts foster health equity
The HEAL Conference focused on equipping public health leaders with tools for advocating and implementing equitable health practices.
My darling girls were killed, and then the police failed us. But I still have hope | Mina Smallman
Our grief journey defied norms; from seeking our daughters' bodies to fighting for justice. Despite the pain, hope emerges, guiding us to advocate for voices silenced by bias.
A century of fighting for children's rights can't be lost to conflict
Children worldwide still face hunger, poverty, and discrimination despite progress in their rights over the past century. Voice of children must be prioritized.
We can't even buy our own land': the Tongan women pushing for change
Tonga's land laws limit women's ability to own property, a key issue for gender equality advocates.
Conference aims to help experts foster health equity
The HEAL Conference focused on equipping public health leaders with tools for advocating and implementing equitable health practices.
Pandemic-era learning loss recovering but not for all students
U.S. students have seen slow recovery in math and reading post-pandemic, revealing ongoing inequalities in education.
People are getting stuck' in insecure work for years, says UK thinktank
Insecure work often traps individuals rather than helping them progress to more stable employment, with many remaining in the same situation for years.
London offically among the worst places to live and work in the UK
London has been ranked among the worst places to live and work in the UK due to economic challenges and long council housing waiting lists.
UK: Grenfell Tower fire the upshot of 'decades of failure' DW 09/04/2024
All 72 deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire could have been avoided due to systemic failures in safety measures over many years.
The Spin | South Asian Cricket Academy taps into seam of previously ignored talent
The South Asian Cricket Academy is transforming the careers of British South Asian cricketers by providing invaluable opportunities and addressing systemic inequalities in professional cricket.
How to Give Away a Fortune
An Austrian heiress initiated a council to redistribute 25 million euros, bringing together citizens to address wealth inequality.
The Surprising Origins and Politics of Equality
The response to the 2008 financial crisis ignited a significant awareness and critique of inequality in the United States.
The Observer view on the autumn budget: Labour must break this cycle of sluggish growth
The economic outlook remains grim with forecasts predicting significant declines in living standards for low-income households.
As N.Y.C. Reading Scores Slip Under New Program, Officials Urge Patience
New York City public school reading proficiency remains low, highlighting both systemic challenges and the impacts of reform efforts on educational outcomes.
Stray bullets and closed schools: Rio's kids suffer as police crack down on gangs
Police operations in Rio's Mare disrupt education and endanger safety, leading teachers to prepare for violence with first-aid kits.
As N.Y.C. Reading Scores Slip Under New Program, Officials Urge Patience
New York City public school reading proficiency remains low, highlighting both systemic challenges and the impacts of reform efforts on educational outcomes.
Stray bullets and closed schools: Rio's kids suffer as police crack down on gangs
Police operations in Rio's Mare disrupt education and endanger safety, leading teachers to prepare for violence with first-aid kits.
I miss home': 13-year-old Nigerian girls trapped as sex workers in Ivory Coast
Nigerian teenager Sara was trafficked to Ivory Coast under false pretenses, forced into sex work, and remains in debt to her trafficker.
Australia has a poverty problem so why is there no agreed measure of it?
Australia must adopt a comprehensive and agreed-upon method for accurately measuring poverty and inequality.
Current Australian poverty measures, like the Henderson poverty line, are outdated and inadequate for the current socioeconomic context.
World Could Raise $2.1 Trillion Annually by Adopting Spain's Wealth Tax
A global wealth tax could significantly boost climate finance for developing countries, modeled after Spain's successful wealth tax.
A Deadly Fire Exposes the Plight of Low-Paid Migrants in Wealthy Kuwait
Kuwait's rich economy fails to protect its vulnerable migrant workers, who face evictions and unsafe living conditions despite significant wealth in the nation.
Yellowknife's Wildfire Evacuation Was Tailored for the Privileged | The Walrus
The evacuation process during Yellowknife's wildfire exposed significant inequalities, impacting the most vulnerable residents.
Looking at how prejudice is learned, passed- Harvard Gazette
Observing others' behavior can lead to the propagation of biases and stereotypes, influencing societal inequalities.
Myers-Lipton: Wealth, poverty and inequality in Silicon Valley - San Jose Spotlight
Persistent inequalities highlighted in Silicon Valley Pain Index
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
Joseph Stiglitz, a prominent economist, challenges the notion of free markets always being rational by highlighting how they can favor some more than others.
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate economist, critiques global economics, emphasizing market irrationality and unequal freedom. The interview reflects on his life's work and latest book.
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
Joseph Stiglitz, a prominent economist, challenges the notion of free markets always being rational by highlighting how they can favor some more than others.
Talking Trump and Economics With Joseph Stiglitz in Sydney
Joseph Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate economist, critiques global economics, emphasizing market irrationality and unequal freedom. The interview reflects on his life's work and latest book.
Soaring UK mortgage rates have pushed 320,000 adults into poverty, thinktank says
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) states that 320,000 UK adults have fallen into poverty due to rising mortgage costs, driven by significant interest rate increases.
MassInc poll: 1 in 5 say they want to move out of Mass.
High housing and transportation costs are prompting one in five Massachusetts residents to consider leaving the state.
How 15 years of stagnant federal minimum wage affects hourly workers
The federal minimum wage has remained stagnant since 2009, affecting pay for millions of workers.
Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down
Stepping down with clarity and purpose is essential for personal fulfillment beyond professional roles.
Orlaine McDonald: As a writer it's important that I don't look away'
Orlaine McDonald's debut novel 'No Small Thing' delves into generational trauma, race, and inequality through the lives of three black women on a London estate.
House passes bill that would add more than 200 liquor licenses in Boston
Boston's liquor licenses were capped by the state due to a law from the 1930s, but a measure to add licenses to underserved communities has progressed.
Why Are People Blocking Celebrities On TikTok?
TikTok activists are blocking celebrities to push them into using their platforms for social causes.
Hispanic-owned businesses in the US employ 3.5 million people. How many would there be if the playing field was level?
Latinos play a significant role in small and medium-sized businesses in the U.S. economy, yet face challenges with access to financing and investment opportunities.
Gordon Brown warns African nations forced to pay debt over funding vital healthcare
Gordon Brown emphasizes urgent need for West to offer debt relief to African countries as they face worst crisis in a generation.
Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission
Border closure increased HIV transmission between Tijuana and San Diego.
How California's Junk Fee Ban Will Impact Restaurants
Mandatory service fees at California restaurants and bars will be banned under SB 478, potentially leading to price increases and a shift back to tipping systems.
Methuen officer at troubled department files discrimination suit alleging decades of racist abuse
Officers discriminated against officer of color, made racist comments and jokes in Methuen Police Department.
The Debate: Have flexible working laws gone too far?
Flexible working laws may create a divided workforce due to the ambiguous definition of flexibility and its impact on different job sectors and inequalities.
An Enduring Race Tax
Black Americans' properties undervalued, overtaxed, leading to dispossession and intergenerational impact.