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US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Wealth Taxes Will Barely Slow Inequality. So Why Do the Super-Rich Resist Them?

Extreme wealth concentration undermines democracy and sustainability, driving political momentum for taxing the ultra‑rich to reduce inequality.
#zohran-mamdani
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 months ago

Why New York's Cannabis Market Is Slipping Into Monopoly Territory | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The state's biggest players—Registered Organizations (ROs), often multi-state operators (MSOs)—are flexing financial muscle and regulatory privilege to seize control of the entire industry.
Cannabis
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Democrats Keep Misreading the Working Class

Mamdani attracted support from a broad swath of New Yorkers by running a campaign relentlessly focused on working-class cost-of-living concerns.
US politics
US politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

Opinion: It's time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY's Future

Cap-and-invest could enhance air quality while providing revenue for community investments and reducing costs for New Yorkers.
Women
fromFatherly
5 months ago

Paid Leave Is the Workplace Equalizer That Americans Deserve

The U.S. is the only wealthy nation without federally mandated paid leave, affecting millions of workers.
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides unpaid leave but fails to cover a significant portion of American workers.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn on Gaza and Britain's Imperial Legacy

Jeremy Corbyn discusses the challenges faced by those who advocate for Palestine, emphasizing the high cost associated with supporting these rights in the current geopolitical climate.
UK politics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

19th-century Catholic teachings, 21st-century tech: How concerns about AI guided Pope Leo's choice of name

Pope Leo XIV's name honors Pope Leo XIII, reflecting a modern response to challenges posed by technology and artificial intelligence.
NYC parents
fromKqed
5 months ago

Federal Funding Cuts May Jeopardize A Library Program Serving Blind and Print-disabled Communities | KQED

Lack of accessible information hinders equal participation in society.
Advocacy for affordable child care highlights its importance to families and the economy.
Pope Leo XIV's Creole heritage celebrated, potentially impacting Black Catholicism.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Celtics guard Jrue Holiday named NBA Social Justice Champion

Jrue Holiday has been recognized as the 2024-25 NBA Social Justice Champion for his significant contributions to social justice through the JLH Fund.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

May Day protests: What you need to know about the anti-Trump marches

Workers' rights are at the forefront of the National Day of Action on May 1, 2025, responding to economic disparities and advocating for better wages and protections.
Black Lives Matter
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

The Debt Gala Returns to Brooklyn, Blending Fashion, Protest and Healthcare Justice

The Debt Gala is an inclusive event that combines fashion with activism to raise awareness and funds against medical debt.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago

Advocates Respond to Civil Rights Rollback at National Conference - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Tiffany Crutcher, a board member of Justice for Greenwood, emphasized that Mayor Monroe Nichols' "road to repair" plan for 1921 massacre descendants is a significant step in acknowledging historical injustices.
Black Lives Matter
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
6 months ago

Audit shows racial, income disparities in fines for building violations

Homeowners in Black and Brown neighborhoods face higher fines for building code violations, reflecting systemic inequities in enforcement practices.
#pope-francis
Social justice
fromThe Nation
6 months ago

The Pope Who Decried the Savage Inequalities of Billionaire-Class Capitalism

Pope Francis advocated for economic justice, peace, climate action, and humane treatment of marginalized individuals during his impactful pontificate.
more#pope-francis
NYC politics
fromGothamist
6 months ago

'National Day of Action' rally in NYC draws large crowds of protesters

Nationwide protests against Trump policies occurred, led by 50501, highlighting concerns over democracy, economic injustice, and environmental issues.
Privacy professionals
fromKqed
6 months ago

Bay Area Advocates Slam Social Security Number Cancellations for Thousands of Immigrants | KQED

The cancellation of social security numbers for immigrants may push them further into financial isolation and disenfranchisement.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago

How the Black South and Labor Can Unite to Create Pathways to Good Jobs - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In far too many places, the struggles for racial and economic justice have become disconnected. The decline of unions has contributed to stagnant wage gaps.
Social justice
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