Trump's economic policies aim to revert the U.S. to regressive tax structures reminiscent of the late 19th century, risking increased inequality. [ more ]
Trump's economic policies aim to revert the U.S. to regressive tax structures reminiscent of the late 19th century, risking increased inequality. [ more ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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A radical flat land tax proposal is uniting British politicians across parties, replacing outdated property tax systems to address economic inequalities.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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
Philanthropy must address systemic inequalities, as exemplified by Julius Rosenwald, who viewed charity as a means to correct societal imbalances. [ more ]
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 ]
Philanthropy must address systemic inequalities, as exemplified by Julius Rosenwald, who viewed charity as a means to correct societal imbalances. [ more ]
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 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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]