Gary Stevenson: Economists have been all wrong about almost everything for 15 years now'
Inequality in the economy is escalating, often unrecognized by economists; the power of personal narratives can be a more impactful means of conveying political messages than traditional economic texts. [ more ]
Economic inequality is detrimental, with the affluent 1% capturing a disproportionate share of global wealth and emitting high levels of carbon dioxide.
Income inequality leads to societal dysfunction, impacting various aspects like health, crime rates, and overall well-being. [ more ]
The Guardian view on the budget: plans to placate backbench critics, not meet the nation's needs | Editorial
Jeremy Hunt's austerity policies are not working, leading to higher taxes for millions and cuts to frontline services.
While appealing to wealthy taxpayers with tax rate reductions, Mr. Hunt's policies result in increased taxes for millions and neglect of essential services. [ more ]
With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice
Illinois small farmers are meeting with members of Congress to discuss their hopes for significant financial investment and protections in the next farm bill.
They are seeking investments and protections to reduce economic inequality, build resilience to climate change, and improve access to nutritious food and sustainable systems. [ more ]
Opinion | Trump Has Ushered in the Age of the Great Misalignment'
The upcoming election is taking place during a time of cultural and racial conflict, economic inequality, and a divided electorate.
Experts are expressing shared pessimism and concern that the U.S. may be at a critical juncture with less ability to reform itself and correct mistakes compared to previous difficult moments in history. [ more ]
'Dying to stay here': The plight of Black people in Silicon Valley - San Jose Spotlight
A local economist in Santa Clara County is launching a video and podcast project to bring attention to the disparities faced by African Americans in the region.
The project highlights employment disparities, including the trend of African Americans being the last to reach full employment and the first to be laid off during recessions. [ more ]
Will Johnson: Is Brandon Johnson up to the task? Even many of his supporters have doubts.
When Brandon Johnson is sworn in next week as Chicago's 57th mayor, he will report to a public that is thoroughly aligned on the issues that most urgently need his attention.Their to-do list, whether or not they voted for him, starts with public safety and taxes followed in short order by affordable housing, economic inequality and public education.
The topic of motherhood may be universaleveryone has something to say about the experience of mothering, being mothered, or the absence thereofbut it's far from simple.For some, motherhood can be a source of joy and strength; for others, it's a reminder of pain, loss, or frustration.This spring, motherhood takes center stage in a number of new books that explore the diversity of what it means to be a mother, to do mothering work, to receive caregiving from a mother or mother figure, or, in some cases, to divest from it.
What if you could buy wishes? An Egyptian fantasy comic does some wishful thinking
An self-portrait of Deena Mohamed, author of the graphic novel Shubeik Lubeik a fantasy story of making wishes in modern-day Egypt.Deena Mohamed If Egyptian comics artist and writer Deena Mohamed ever encountered a genie, she knows what she'd wish for.She'd wish for everyone she loved to live to age 120.
Disadvantaged pupils fall further behind peers in reading and maths, study shows
Disadvantaged seven and eight year-old pupils were nine months behind their peers in reading skills and eight months behind in maths, according to new research into how the pandemic has affected the attainment gap.The gap has widened since before the pandemic and has remained at a similar level since spring 2021, research by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) said.
My15: Stella Donnelly Shares the Playlist of Songs She's Had on Repeat Since 2007
Australian indie rocker Stella Donnelly has spent the last few years establishing herself as a powerhouse songwriter, from her 2019 debut Beware of the Dogs to this year's .
Prince Charles guest edits anniversary edition of The Voice
Prince Charles has guest edited the 40th anniversary edition of British Black newspaper , featuring interviews with Idris Elba and Baroness Doreen Lawrence.
Peter Thiel says moving to Florida from Silicon Valley is too expensive
By Michael Smith | Bloomberg Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel said he's reluctant to move his operations to Florida from Silicon Valley because housing prices have soared.If you buy a house in Miami today versus just three years ago, you're paying four times as much for a monthly mortgage payment, Thiel said on the podcast Honestly with Bari Weiss.
The tipping point: should we leave 20% or more for waiters even if we're just having coffee?
Name: Tips.Age: Unclear, but a tip-like custom emerged in Tudor England where wealthy guests left money for house servants after a stay.Appearance: Some coppers and a supermarket trolley token?20%?More?No one knows.Ah, the bonus course of sweaty awkwardness after coffee and before coats.I never know what to tip.
UK MP and peer on Kazakhstan visit denied access to opposition leader
A high-profile trip by two senior UK parliamentarians to Kazakhstan to examine its human rights record has almost immediately run into trouble as they were denied access to a jailed opposition leader who is the focus of the visit.The former director of public prosecutions Ken Macdonald and the former justice secretary Robert Buckland were not permitted to meet the head of the unregistered Democratic party of Kazakhstan, Zhanbolat Mamai, or senior Kazakh diplomats.
A Wealth Tax on the 0.25 Percent Could Fund Biden's Entire Student Debt Plan
If a modest 2 percent wealth tax on a fraction of the richest households in the U.S. was in place this year, it would have raised enough funds to pay for the next three decades of President Joe Biden's student debt cancellation plan, new data shows.
Analysis | The Woman Who Might Lead Italy to the Far Right
Markets and investors were relieved by the victory of Emmanuel Macron over euroskeptic Marine Le Pen in the French presidential elections last month.But they shouldn't put their guard down.
Celeste Ng makes the case for art as a weapon against oppression in her new novel
Celeste Ng's Our Missing Hearts is not exactly dystopian or alternate history, as many events described in her latest novel have in fact happened, or are thinly disguised versions of real-life tragedies.
CEO Pay Has Grown By 1,460 Percent Since 1978, as Workers' Wages Stagnate
While workers' wages have stagnated in comparison to productivity over the past four decades, CEO pay in the U.S. has skyrocketed at a rate far outpacing the growth of the economy and productivity, a new report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) finds.
Bank of England Steps in to Restore Stability After IMF Warning
LONDON The Bank of England said Wednesday that it will launch a temporary government bond-buying program to stave off material risk to UK financial stability after unfunded government tax cuts spooked markets and sent the British pound tumbling.
Prince Charles edits British Black newspaper 'The Voice'
In this Monday, March 9, 2020, photo, Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, in the background, leave after attending the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London.