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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 day ago
Miscellaneous

The Lack of Youth Clubs in Kent

Youth clubs in Kent are crucial for youth development but are significantly lacking in number and funding compared to wealthier regions. [ more ]
#economics
time.com
2 days ago
Business

The Tariff History Donald Trump Is Overlooking

Trump's economic policies aim to revert the U.S. to regressive tax structures reminiscent of the late 19th century, risking increased inequality. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Three Win Nobel in Economics for Research on Global Inequality

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded for research on prosperity and institutional influence. [ more ]
time.com
2 days ago
Business

The Tariff History Donald Trump Is Overlooking

Trump's economic policies aim to revert the U.S. to regressive tax structures reminiscent of the late 19th century, risking increased inequality. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Three Win Nobel in Economics for Research on Global Inequality

The Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded for research on prosperity and institutional influence. [ more ]
moreeconomics
#higher-education
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago
Education

Q&A with author of "Smart University"

Digital surveillance in colleges may offer benefits but risks perpetuating inequalities among marginalized students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Education

U. of Texas at Austin Will Return to Standardized Test Requirement

Selective universities reinstating standardized test requirements.
Concerns about inequality and determining program placements from test scores. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
8 months ago
Education

California bill would ban legacy admissions at private universities alumni

Ending legacy admissions in California's private colleges proposed through Assembly Bill 1780 by Assemblyman Phil Ting.
Denial of Cal Grant funding to schools practicing legacy admissions under AB 1780 is a significant move to address inequality. [ more ]
Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
6 days ago
Education

Q&A with author of "Smart University"

Digital surveillance in colleges may offer benefits but risks perpetuating inequalities among marginalized students. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Education

U. of Texas at Austin Will Return to Standardized Test Requirement

Selective universities reinstating standardized test requirements.
Concerns about inequality and determining program placements from test scores. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
8 months ago
Education

California bill would ban legacy admissions at private universities alumni

Ending legacy admissions in California's private colleges proposed through Assembly Bill 1780 by Assemblyman Phil Ting.
Denial of Cal Grant funding to schools practicing legacy admissions under AB 1780 is a significant move to address inequality. [ more ]
morehigher-education
#artificial-intelligence
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Paola Ricaurte, researcher: Large technology companies are allies of authoritarian governments'

Sociotechnical systems are shaped by decisions, and current frameworks risk increasing global inequalities if not addressed properly. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

IMF boss warns of AI 'tsunami' coming for world's jobs

AI adoption could impact up to 60% of jobs globally, with potential for increased productivity but also inequality and misinformation. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Addressing the Risks and Harms of Artificial Intelligence by Leveraging Capital - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

AI technology offers significant social benefits but also poses risks of amplified inequality at the intersection of class, race, and gender.
Organizational investors can play a crucial role in shaping AI's socioeconomic impact through funding, managing investments, and engaging companies in dialogue about preventing AI harms. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Paola Ricaurte, researcher: Large technology companies are allies of authoritarian governments'

Sociotechnical systems are shaped by decisions, and current frameworks risk increasing global inequalities if not addressed properly. [ more ]
Theregister
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

IMF boss warns of AI 'tsunami' coming for world's jobs

AI adoption could impact up to 60% of jobs globally, with potential for increased productivity but also inequality and misinformation. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Addressing the Risks and Harms of Artificial Intelligence by Leveraging Capital - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

AI technology offers significant social benefits but also poses risks of amplified inequality at the intersection of class, race, and gender.
Organizational investors can play a crucial role in shaping AI's socioeconomic impact through funding, managing investments, and engaging companies in dialogue about preventing AI harms. [ more ]
moreartificial-intelligence
www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

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. [ more ]
#wealth
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
Business Insider
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
morewealth
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

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. [ more ]
#economic-growth
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

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. [ more ]
Business Matters
2 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

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. [ more ]
Business Matters
2 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
moreeconomic-growth
#climate-change
Modern Farmer
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change - Modern Farmer

Climate change significantly impacts agriculture and increases food insecurity, necessitating proactive community planning and awareness. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Is Inequality the Key to the Climate Change Debate?

Inequality is a significant lens through which to view climate change, affecting both responsibility for emissions and solutions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Business

Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires

Addressing inequality is crucial for global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
7 months ago
California

Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task

Access to fresh water is becoming more challenging due to climate change and poor management practices.
Disparity in water access is significant, with poorer communities receiving significantly less water than wealthier areas. [ more ]
Modern Farmer
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

City Planning for Food Security in the Face of Climate Change - Modern Farmer

Climate change significantly impacts agriculture and increases food insecurity, necessitating proactive community planning and awareness. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Digital life

Is Inequality the Key to the Climate Change Debate?

Inequality is a significant lens through which to view climate change, affecting both responsibility for emissions and solutions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Business

Ministers of Germany, Brazil, South Africa and Spain: why we need a global tax on billionaires

Addressing inequality is crucial for global challenges such as climate change and sustainable development. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
7 months ago
California

Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task

Access to fresh water is becoming more challenging due to climate change and poor management practices.
Disparity in water access is significant, with poorer communities receiving significantly less water than wealthier areas. [ more ]
moreclimate-change
#urban-planning
Nature
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How walkable is your city? Online tool shows how major centres measure up

The 15-minute city concept aims to improve accessibility to essential services, but reveals inequities in current urban designs. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

This Single Photo of a Packed Trolley Illustrates the Ups and Downs of US Public Transit - Streetsblog USA

Public transit in the U.S. has declined since the 1940s due to post-war consumer preferences favoring automobiles over mass transit. [ more ]
BKReader
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Reynoso Rallies For Healthcare, Housing and Migrants in State of the Borough Address

Revitalizing healthcare access
Expanding social services and affordable housing equitably
Championing planning over zoning [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

How walkable is your city? Online tool shows how major centres measure up

The 15-minute city concept aims to improve accessibility to essential services, but reveals inequities in current urban designs. [ more ]
Streetsblog
2 months ago
San Francisco

This Single Photo of a Packed Trolley Illustrates the Ups and Downs of US Public Transit - Streetsblog USA

Public transit in the U.S. has declined since the 1940s due to post-war consumer preferences favoring automobiles over mass transit. [ more ]
BKReader
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Reynoso Rallies For Healthcare, Housing and Migrants in State of the Borough Address

Revitalizing healthcare access
Expanding social services and affordable housing equitably
Championing planning over zoning [ more ]
moreurban-planning
Apaonline
1 month ago
philosophy

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. [ more ]
Fortune Europe
1 month ago
Remote teams

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
#advocacy
euronews
1 month ago
Parenting

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
News
6 months ago
Medicine

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. [ more ]
euronews
1 month ago
Parenting

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
News
6 months ago
Medicine

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. [ more ]
moreadvocacy
time.com
1 month ago
Business

Why Investors Should Embrace Kamala Harris' Opportunity Economy'

Kamala Harris emphasizes building an opportunity economy that balances fairness for workers and economic growth. [ more ]
Cornell Chronicle
1 month ago
Tech industry

Economics conference considers tech, political impacts on global economy | Cornell Chronicle

The global economy is facing a crisis due to technological advancements and declining labor demand, discussed at the Cornell conference from Oct. 3-5. [ more ]
#mental-health
Irish Independent
1 month ago
New York City

' I cried tears of rage and exhaustion' - Journalist working undercover in Irish hotel shares her 'terrible' experience

Ms Uhlová faced extreme work conditions in a hotel, highlighting exploitation and lack of basic worker rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

English councils call for national men's health strategy

Councils are calling for a national men's health strategy to address life expectancy disparities between wealthy and deprived areas. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
New York City

' I cried tears of rage and exhaustion' - Journalist working undercover in Irish hotel shares her 'terrible' experience

Ms Uhlová faced extreme work conditions in a hotel, highlighting exploitation and lack of basic worker rights. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

English councils call for national men's health strategy

Councils are calling for a national men's health strategy to address life expectancy disparities between wealthy and deprived areas. [ more ]
moremental-health
#legal-profession
Independent
1 month ago
JavaScript

'I am deeply concerned' - Enoch Burke's brother Simeon claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke believes he's being treated unfairly in his apprenticeship application process. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Beyond Nonlawyer: Rethinking Legal Terminology And Workplace Equity

Challenging the term 'nonlawyer' reveals disparities in legal workplace dynamics and perpetuates inequality. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
JavaScript

'I am deeply concerned' - Enoch Burke's brother Simeon claims he is being 'shut out' of barristers' body

Simeon Burke believes he's being treated unfairly in his apprenticeship application process. [ more ]
Above the Law
5 months ago
Law

Beyond Nonlawyer: Rethinking Legal Terminology And Workplace Equity

Challenging the term 'nonlawyer' reveals disparities in legal workplace dynamics and perpetuates inequality. [ more ]
morelegal-profession
Axios
1 month ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Remote teams

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. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

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. [ more ]
#philanthropy
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Finding Philanthropy's Forgotten Founder

Philanthropy must address systemic inequalities, as exemplified by Julius Rosenwald, who viewed charity as a means to correct societal imbalances. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down

Stepping down with clarity and purpose is essential for personal fulfillment beyond professional roles. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

Reducing Inequality: Can Social Justice Philanthropy Play a Useful Role? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropy's exponential growth has not translated to effective reduction in inequality.
Power structures in philanthropy often perpetuate inequality rather than addressing it. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

Democracy Needs Workers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The decline of democratic institutions globally is a major concern, with a rise in autocrats, misinformation, and political violence.
Philanthropic efforts are focusing on strengthening democratic foundations by supporting civic education, voter access, and labor institutions. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Finding Philanthropy's Forgotten Founder

Philanthropy must address systemic inequalities, as exemplified by Julius Rosenwald, who viewed charity as a means to correct societal imbalances. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Darren Walker, Who Reoriented the Ford Foundation, to Step Down

Stepping down with clarity and purpose is essential for personal fulfillment beyond professional roles. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

Reducing Inequality: Can Social Justice Philanthropy Play a Useful Role? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Philanthropy's exponential growth has not translated to effective reduction in inequality.
Power structures in philanthropy often perpetuate inequality rather than addressing it. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

Democracy Needs Workers - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The decline of democratic institutions globally is a major concern, with a rise in autocrats, misinformation, and political violence.
Philanthropic efforts are focusing on strengthening democratic foundations by supporting civic education, voter access, and labor institutions. [ more ]
morephilanthropy
www.dw.com
1 month ago
London

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US Elections

Can Democrats Stop the Tax Doom Loop'?

The 'tax doom loop' traps Democrats into extending Republican tax cuts, hindering progressive reforms. [ more ]
#democracy
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Writing

How to Give Away a Fortune

An Austrian heiress initiated a council to redistribute 25 million euros, bringing together citizens to address wealth inequality. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
The New Yorker
1 month ago
Writing

How to Give Away a Fortune

An Austrian heiress initiated a council to redistribute 25 million euros, bringing together citizens to address wealth inequality. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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. [ more ]
moredemocracy
The Nation
2 months ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Growth hacking

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. [ more ]
#education
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
8 months ago
Education

The Labels We Carry - Young Reporter, Neha Raj Parmiter's School

Labelling theory in education has far-reaching consequences for students' academic performance and social interactions.
Teachers' labels are often based on stereotypes, impacting students' experiences and perpetuating cycles of inequality. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
8 months ago
Education

The Labels We Carry - Young Reporter, Neha Raj Parmiter's School

Labelling theory in education has far-reaching consequences for students' academic performance and social interactions.
Teachers' labels are often based on stereotypes, impacting students' experiences and perpetuating cycles of inequality. [ more ]
moreeducation
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
World news

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. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
Truthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
NYC real estate

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. [ more ]
The Walrus
2 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
#social-media
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Alarming' surge in mental ill health among young people in face of unprecedented' challenges, experts warn

Intergenerational inequality, social media, wage theft, insecure employment, and climate crisis intensify global youth mental ill-health surge. [ more ]
Forbes
5 months ago
Marketing

Why Are People Blocking Celebrities On TikTok?

TikTok activists are blocking celebrities to push them into using their platforms for social causes. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Health

Alarming' surge in mental ill health among young people in face of unprecedented' challenges, experts warn

Intergenerational inequality, social media, wage theft, insecure employment, and climate crisis intensify global youth mental ill-health surge. [ more ]
Forbes
5 months ago
Marketing

Why Are People Blocking Celebrities On TikTok?

TikTok activists are blocking celebrities to push them into using their platforms for social causes. [ more ]
moresocial-media
Harvard Gazette
2 months ago
Science

Looking at how prejudice is learned, passed- Harvard Gazette

Observing others' behavior can lead to the propagation of biases and stereotypes, influencing societal inequalities. [ more ]
#environmental-impact
WBGO
2 months ago
Health

Study shows toxic air in NYC subway system

Exposure to toxic air in NYC subway, especially impacting low-income riders. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 months ago
Science

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. [ more ]
WBGO
2 months ago
Health

Study shows toxic air in NYC subway system

Exposure to toxic air in NYC subway, especially impacting low-income riders. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 months ago
Science

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. [ more ]
moreenvironmental-impact
San Jose Spotlight
2 months ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Myers-Lipton: Wealth, poverty and inequality in Silicon Valley - San Jose Spotlight

Persistent inequalities highlighted in Silicon Valley Pain Index [ more ]
#joseph-stiglitz
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

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. [ more ]
morejoseph-stiglitz
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
Boston.com
3 months ago
SF politics

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. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Writing

Miss Manners: It's not fair that my daughter has to sleep in the hall. Should I speak up?

Respect house rules when staying as a guest, but guide children on addressing inequality politely. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

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. [ more ]
#boston
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston

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. [ more ]
The New Yorker
7 months ago
Boston

Boston's Mayor Makes Friends-and Enemies-with Her Focus on Housing

Michelle Wu is pursuing ambitious policies in Boston to reverse inequality and population decline.
She sees housing as the key to regrowth, focusing on initiatives like zoning changes for affordable housing and commercial storefronts. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
Boston

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. [ more ]
The New Yorker
7 months ago
Boston

Boston's Mayor Makes Friends-and Enemies-with Her Focus on Housing

Michelle Wu is pursuing ambitious policies in Boston to reverse inequality and population decline.
She sees housing as the key to regrowth, focusing on initiatives like zoning changes for affordable housing and commercial storefronts. [ more ]
moreboston
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Business

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. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
5 months ago
Medicine

Closure of US-Mexico border during Covid pandemic increased HIV transmission

Border closure increased HIV transmission between Tijuana and San Diego. [ more ]
Eater SF
5 months ago
California

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. [ more ]
#civil-rights
Boston.com
5 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
LA Dodgers

Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher in both Brooklyn and L.A., has died

Carl Erskine, a Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher and important figure in baseball history, dies at 97. [ more ]
Boston.com
5 months ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
6 months ago
LA Dodgers

Carl Erskine, Dodgers pitcher in both Brooklyn and L.A., has died

Carl Erskine, a Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher and important figure in baseball history, dies at 97. [ more ]
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CityAM
6 months ago
Remote teams

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

An Enduring Race Tax

Black Americans' properties undervalued, overtaxed, leading to dispossession and intergenerational impact. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
California

California wants to crack down on airport line-skipping for Clear members

California lawmakers scrutinize Clear service for potential inequity. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
6 months ago
Data science

Deadly fires: Risk of death, injury highest in Toronto's poor neighbourhoods | CBC News

Severe fires have unequal impact, affecting low-income areas more severely. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
Women in technology

Women doing long jail sentences failed by system designed for men'

Female prisoners serving long sentences are subject to male-oriented programs, lack access to education and employment, and are housed with short-stay inmates, facing mental health risks. [ more ]
www.hsph.harvard.edu
6 months ago
Left-wing politics

Bernie Sanders describes dysfunctional' U.S. health care systemand how to fix it

The U.S. healthcare system is fundamentally flawed, designed for profit rather than providing cost-effective care for all its citizens. [ more ]
#cholera-outbreaks
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Public health

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa DW 04/17/2024

Cholera outbreaks in Africa due to poor sanitation and lack of safe drinking water, leading to thousands infected and hundreds dead. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Public health

Southern Africa battles deadly cholera outbreak DW 04/17/2024

Cholera outbreaks in Africa have claimed over 1,000 lives, with Zambia facing its worst outbreak ever due to poor sanitation and waterborne transmission. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Public health

Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa DW 04/17/2024

Cholera outbreaks in Africa due to poor sanitation and lack of safe drinking water, leading to thousands infected and hundreds dead. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
Public health

Southern Africa battles deadly cholera outbreak DW 04/17/2024

Cholera outbreaks in Africa have claimed over 1,000 lives, with Zambia facing its worst outbreak ever due to poor sanitation and waterborne transmission. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Coronavirus

Cheaper private Covid jabs may end up as costly as pricier ones, say experts

Cheaper private Covid jabs given in groups of five can end up being as expensive as pricier options, widening inequalities.
Novavax vaccine, although effective and cheaper, poses challenges due to each vial containing doses for five people. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

His Brownstone Is Worth $5.4 Million. Why Is His Tax Bill So Low?

Property taxes in NYC are disproportionately lower for high-value homes compared to lower-value ones.
City's property tax system is criticized for its unjust nature, burdening lower-income homeowners and apartment owners more. [ more ]
Truthout
7 months ago
Left-wing politics

Biden's Infrastructure Law Has Put a "Climate Time Bomb" in Black Neighborhoods

Biden's infrastructure law falls short in addressing historical disparities in Black communities
New report shows disproportionate spending on highway expansion instead of needed community rebuilding [ more ]
#ai
Axios
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: "We need aspirational AI," Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani says

Reshma Saujani aims to utilize AI, like Paidleave.ai, to improve accessibility to benefits like paid family leave.
She emphasizes the need for aspirational AI to address important societal issues and bridge inequality gaps. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google launches 25M AI drive to 'empower' Europe's workforce

Google has launched a €25mn training and skills programme to help Europe's workforce 'seize the opportunity of AI,'
The initiative is targeted at 'vulnerable and underserved' communities, who Google said risk getting left behind as the use of AI in the workplace skyrockets [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Exclusive: "We need aspirational AI," Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani says

Reshma Saujani aims to utilize AI, like Paidleave.ai, to improve accessibility to benefits like paid family leave.
She emphasizes the need for aspirational AI to address important societal issues and bridge inequality gaps. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google launches 25M AI drive to 'empower' Europe's workforce

Google has launched a €25mn training and skills programme to help Europe's workforce 'seize the opportunity of AI,'
The initiative is targeted at 'vulnerable and underserved' communities, who Google said risk getting left behind as the use of AI in the workplace skyrockets [ more ]
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Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

How Ashoka Is Seeking to Uplift the South as a Center of Innovation - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Ashoka invests in over 3,800 social entrepreneurs globally.
Organization focuses on learning from Southern changemakers to address inequalities. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
UK news

Black ex-Boris Johnson aide joins criticism of Tory donor in hate all blacks' row

Former Downing Street adviser suggests using wealth to fight racism
Significance of Diane Abbott in paving the way for black politicians in the UK [ more ]
Axios
7 months ago
Public health

The day everything changed

March 11, 2020, marked the beginning of the pandemic era with significant global impacts.
The pandemic era led to drastic changes, from jarring moments like Tom Hanks announcing his COVID diagnosis to the rapid transformation of various industries. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
8 months ago
Social justice

Violent crime is rising in Washington, D.C. But the city is blatantly ignoring the root cause

Inequality is linked to violence
Focus on preventative measures over reactionary policies [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Education

School uniforms return to French town in pilot scheme to tackle inequality

School uniforms reintroduced in Beziers to reduce inequality and improve behavior
Government pilot scheme could lead to nationwide uniform policy if successful [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
8 months ago
Social justice

Beyond Pledges: Building More Inclusive Capital Ecosystems - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Efforts to address racial inequality have resulted in financial pledges totaling $340 billion, but progress and tangible impact remain unclear.
The existing capital systems fail to address the fundamental systems that reproduce inequality, leading to a mismatch between investment and impact. [ more ]
Austin Monitor
8 months ago
Austin

Interfaith organizer, LGBTQ advocate Doug Greco running for mayor - Austin Monitor

Doug Greco, former executive director of Central Texas Interfaith, has announced his candidacy for mayor of Austin.
Greco's platform focuses on addressing inequality, unaffordability, and the difficulty of making ends meet in Austin. [ more ]
BBC News
8 months ago
UK politics

Guide dogs: Government plans to stop businesses refusing access

The charity Disability Rights UK criticizes the DAP proposals for being light on action and big on talking.
Labour sets out its own plans to tackle inequality, including extending equal pay rights to ethnic minority workers and disabled people. [ more ]
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