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Can we reverse the obesity epidemic?

Obesity is a rapidly escalating health crisis influenced by social inequalities and the food industry.

Europe politics

fromwww.theguardian.com

Segregated classrooms are not a thing of the past look at what is happening in Slovakia | Kamila Gunisova and Michal Zalesak

Racial segregation in Slovakian schools persists, particularly affecting Roma children, limiting their access to quality education and societal integration.

Right-wing politics

fromPsychology Today

Have We Become a Nation of "Winners" and "Losers"?

In-group/out-group bias fuels division and prejudice in American politics.

Growing income inequality intensifies feelings of resentment toward perceived economic 'winners.'

Distrust of different individuals is being fueled by extreme views on social media.

#economic-disparity

fromwww.theguardian.com

France politics

The Guardian view on Europe's growing wealth divide: back to the world of Balzac | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com

Growth hacking

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

fromwww.theguardian.com

France politics

The Guardian view on Europe's growing wealth divide: back to the world of Balzac | Editorial

fromwww.theguardian.com

Growth hacking

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

more#economic-disparity

fromHarvard Gazette

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

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

fromenglish.elpais.com

Being distinguished: Why the rich like certain things and the poor others

Taste preferences are influenced by social class and environment, not just personal choice.

fromHarvard Gazette

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

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

fromenglish.elpais.com

Being distinguished: Why the rich like certain things and the poor others

Taste preferences are influenced by social class and environment, not just personal choice.

fromwww.nytimes.com

From One Forest to Another: Sweep of Homeless People Changes Little

Most of the people who had used the woods as a last refuge had left, but they didn't go far; many headed to another nearby forest.

Portland

fromwww.theguardian.com

Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say

Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, according to French medical experts.

France news

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

How Sausalito's bohemian community of boaters defined the 'wild west of the water'

Kloc's narrative on Sausalito's anchor-out community serves as a eulogy for an alternative society disappearing amidst increasing regulations and social inequality.

Portland food

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah states, 'Our leadership is rooted in a movement that fought against colonialism, but we must now address the new challenges of inequality and youth unemployment to regain public trust.'

Left-wing politics

#economic-mobility

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

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

fromFast Company

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

fromA Philosopher's Blog

Opportunity Hoarding I: Mobility

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

fromFast Company

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.

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fromOpen Culture

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

fromIrish Independent

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

The Economic and Social Research Institute report highlights that foreign-born residents in Ireland face significant economic challenges, including low incomes and high housing costs.

UK news

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

'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.

fromwww.theguardian.com

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.

fromPsychology Today

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.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

There's a new (il)literacy myth

Alonso's article perpetuates the 'il-literacy myth', suggesting students cannot read, while ignoring the social and educational factors influencing their literacy.

Education

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