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We're already forgetting what 2020 was like - Harvard Gazette

We must confront and learn from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidency as Namibia's first female leader raises questions about genuine reform versus party revival.

We're already forgetting what 2020 was like - Harvard Gazette

We must confront and learn from the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidency as Namibia's first female leader raises questions about genuine reform versus party revival.

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#economic-mobility

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

Opportunity hoarding leads to unfair advantages in college admissions, raising moral questions about economic mobility.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white individuals feel left behind, resulting in decreased mobility, while Black Americans have seen improvements, affecting political attitudes.

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white Americans feel left behind economically, impacting their support for politicians like Donald Trump. Black Americans' economic mobility has improved, narrowing the income gap.

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

Opportunity hoarding leads to unfair advantages in college admissions, raising moral questions about economic mobility.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white individuals feel left behind, resulting in decreased mobility, while Black Americans have seen improvements, affecting political attitudes.

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white Americans feel left behind economically, impacting their support for politicians like Donald Trump. Black Americans' economic mobility has improved, narrowing the income gap.

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#dystopia

What Octavia Butler saw on Feb. 1, 2025, three decades ago

Butler's dystopian vision reflects ongoing societal challenges, urging a future filled with hope despite rising inequality and climate issues.

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

The film 'Metropolis' explores class struggle and social inequality against a backdrop of a divided futuristic society.

What Octavia Butler saw on Feb. 1, 2025, three decades ago

Butler's dystopian vision reflects ongoing societal challenges, urging a future filled with hope despite rising inequality and climate issues.

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

The film 'Metropolis' explores class struggle and social inequality against a backdrop of a divided futuristic society.

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#healthcare

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Health care affordability is a growing concern for millions of Americans, significantly impacting their well-being.

Americans Are Revealing The Surprising Reasons Why They Moved To Canada

The US healthcare system faces significant criticism highlighted by recent events, contrasting sharply with Canada's more favorable reputation.

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Health care affordability is a growing concern for millions of Americans, significantly impacting their well-being.

Americans Are Revealing The Surprising Reasons Why They Moved To Canada

The US healthcare system faces significant criticism highlighted by recent events, contrasting sharply with Canada's more favorable reputation.

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#economic-disparities

Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America

The divide between rural and urban America is growing, resembling two separate societies with limited interaction.

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.

Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America

The divide between rural and urban America is growing, resembling two separate societies with limited interaction.

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.

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Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp review the filthy truth about trash

The article reveals the troubling journey of waste post-collection, exposing systemic issues in the waste management industry.

#climate-change

'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artists

Butler's speculative fiction reflects current societal issues, making her work increasingly relevant today.

As California Burns, Octavia Tried to Tell Us' Has New Meaning

Octavia Butler's work serves as a prophetic warning about climate change, social inequality, and political strife, resonating with current events.

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Rising global temperatures will exacerbate climate hazards in near 1,000 major cities, particularly threatening low-income regions by 2100.

Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided

The Los Angeles wildfires highlight universal dangers, impacting everyone regardless of wealth, but also deepen existing social disparities.

'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artists

Butler's speculative fiction reflects current societal issues, making her work increasingly relevant today.

As California Burns, Octavia Tried to Tell Us' Has New Meaning

Octavia Butler's work serves as a prophetic warning about climate change, social inequality, and political strife, resonating with current events.

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Rising global temperatures will exacerbate climate hazards in near 1,000 major cities, particularly threatening low-income regions by 2100.

Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided

The Los Angeles wildfires highlight universal dangers, impacting everyone regardless of wealth, but also deepen existing social disparities.

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Altadena residents feel forgotten as Trump tours Pacific Palisades fire devastation

The disparity in media coverage between affluent Pacific Palisades and the working-class community of Altadena highlights the unequal responses to similar tragedies.

AOC Is Going Viral For Sharing EXACTLY Why She Didn't Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

The evidence against TikTok as a national security threat lacks persuasive value.

Social inequality contributes significantly to instability and discontent in the U.S.

We Are on the Precipice of a Grievance-Based Society

Economic grievances are rising due to perceived unfairness in society.

Public sentiment has shifted towards self-interest and skepticism of institutions.

A significant lack of belief exists regarding a better future for the next generation.

GoFundMe, Mandy Moore and the unfairness of disaster relief: If you were poor before, you should stay poor'

Celebrity fundraising via GoFundMe after tragedy raises questions about wealth and community aid.

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.

The Future of Work: Punk or Romantic?

Punk ideology, evolving from music to business, resurfaces in response to modern societal issues like authoritarianism, tech efficiency, and social inequality.

Why Season Two of "Squid Game" Feels Different

Squid Game's explosive success is rooted in its critique of social inequality and capitalism, resonating deeply with viewers around the globe.

Turnout inequality in UK elections close to tipping point, report warns

Voter turnout among renters and non-graduates is declining, threatening election legitimacy in the UK.

A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang

North Korea's new beer bar highlights the disparity between the elite's luxuries and the hardships of the general population.

Letters: Few donations

Silicon Valley's tech wealth does not translate into local charitable giving, highlighting a philanthropic gap that is shameful.

Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain's new working class | Aditya Chakrabortty

Mansfield exemplifies the struggles of 'left-behind' communities, highlighting failures in regeneration and the impact of economic policies on working-class lives.

There's a new (il)literacy myth

The article critiques the notion that students are incapable of reading, emphasizing external factors affecting their literacy.

Election anxiety is consuming me alive | Francine Prose

The anxiety surrounding the 2024 presidential election reflects deep worries about the survival of democracy in the face of systemic inequalities.

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

A British Columbia judge has issued a last-minute injunction preventing a woman from accessing euthanasia amid ongoing debates about medical assistance in dying in Canada.

The Real Monsters of Street Level Surveillance

Surveillance technologies, embodied by metaphorical monsters, pose real threats to privacy and community safety during Halloween and beyond.

#public-health

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Older adults with cognitive impairments living alone are often invisible and underserved, with significant challenges in daily activities and limited access to care.

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

The NYC school food program faces legal challenges but remains a key player in fighting hunger and improving nutrition.

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Older adults with cognitive impairments living alone are often invisible and underserved, with significant challenges in daily activities and limited access to care.

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

The NYC school food program faces legal challenges but remains a key player in fighting hunger and improving nutrition.

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Global Gentrification - JSTOR Daily

Gentrification transforms urban spaces through privileged transnational mobility, displacing locals and reinforcing global rent gaps.

Campus conflict over war meets "genius" grant announcement

Ruha Benjamin's MacArthur Fellowship announcement illustrates ongoing conflicts at universities regarding social justice and accountability in response to global events.

Narsiso Martinez's "In the Works" Solo Exhibition Delves into Labor and Power Imbalances | stupidDOPE

Martinez's exhibition uses reclaimed materials to highlight the hidden struggles of agricultural laborers versus those who benefit from their work.

Barker: Pegula, Navarro prime examples of tennis' 'rich' history

Frances Tiafoe's success story highlights potential for achievement in tennis, contrasting with the wealth-related challenges faced by others in the sport.

Heroes in Romance Novels Tend to Have One Unrealistic Trait. That's Starting to Change.

The romance genre is shifting from billionaire characters to more relatable and ethical protagonists.

37 Square Feet That Show Brazil's Racist Past

Maid's rooms in Brazilian homes symbolize colonial heritage and social inequality; many, like Ana Beatriz da Silva, reject them by repurposing the spaces.

The global economy's 200-year growth spurt - and what comes next

Economic growth has led to environmental issues and social inequalities, prompting the debate on whether growth should be sustained differently or curbed.

CUNY and Columbia: A Tale of Two Campuses

Police crackdown on Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University and City College of New York led to numerous arrests and diverse charges.

Disparity in charges between Ivy League institution (Columbia) and City College of New York (CUNY) reflects social and economic differences between the student bodies.

Over 2,000 people have been arrested in protests against Israel on campuses nationwide in the last month.

New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in the Bronx Don't Know What a Computer Is

Gov. Hochul regrets implying Black children in the Bronx are unfamiliar with computers.

How David Cronenberg's Daughter Made the Year's Most Disturbing Dystopian Thriller

Exploring crisis reveals true self in genre filmmaking.

The View from Sao Paulo: exploring the city through Andres Sandoval's evocative maps

Elaine Ramos discusses the work of Andrés Sandoval in conveying the textures and essence of São Paulo.

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We're already forgetting what 2020 was like - Harvard Gazette

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

We're already forgetting what 2020 was like - Harvard Gazette

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

What Octavia Butler saw on Feb. 1, 2025, three decades ago

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

What Octavia Butler saw on Feb. 1, 2025, three decades ago

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Americans Are Revealing The Surprising Reasons Why They Moved To Canada

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Americans Are Revealing The Surprising Reasons Why They Moved To Canada

Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America

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

Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America

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

Waste Wars by Alexander Clapp review the filthy truth about trash

'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artists

As California Burns, Octavia Tried to Tell Us' Has New Meaning

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided

'Her work asks us to confront the cycles of oppression and resilience': Octavia E. Butler's enduring influence on artists

As California Burns, Octavia Tried to Tell Us' Has New Meaning

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Los Angeles Has Always Been Divided

Altadena residents feel forgotten as Trump tours Pacific Palisades fire devastation

AOC Is Going Viral For Sharing EXACTLY Why She Didn't Attend Donald Trump's Inauguration

We Are on the Precipice of a Grievance-Based Society

GoFundMe, Mandy Moore and the unfairness of disaster relief: If you were poor before, you should stay poor'

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The Future of Work: Punk or Romantic?

Why Season Two of "Squid Game" Feels Different

Turnout inequality in UK elections close to tipping point, report warns

A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang

Letters: Few donations

Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain's new working class | Aditya Chakrabortty

There's a new (il)literacy myth

Election anxiety is consuming me alive | Francine Prose

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

The Real Monsters of Street Level Surveillance

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

Global Gentrification - JSTOR Daily

Campus conflict over war meets "genius" grant announcement

Narsiso Martinez's "In the Works" Solo Exhibition Delves into Labor and Power Imbalances | stupidDOPE

Barker: Pegula, Navarro prime examples of tennis' 'rich' history

Heroes in Romance Novels Tend to Have One Unrealistic Trait. That's Starting to Change.

37 Square Feet That Show Brazil's Racist Past

The global economy's 200-year growth spurt - and what comes next

CUNY and Columbia: A Tale of Two Campuses

New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in the Bronx Don't Know What a Computer Is

How David Cronenberg's Daughter Made the Year's Most Disturbing Dystopian Thriller

The View from Sao Paulo: exploring the city through Andres Sandoval's evocative maps

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