#economic-disparities

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Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
#wealth-gap
#life-expectancy
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
US news
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

A record number of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare

Over one-third of Americans now face challenges affording quality healthcare, highlighting significant economic disparities.
#housing-market
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Address Unfair Global Trade. Is He Right?

Trump accuses trading partners of unfair practices and plans to impose tariffs to level trade.
Trade experts criticize Trump's exaggerations about trade disparities and hypocrisy regarding tariffs.
#housing-costs
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's not the economy stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

US households are experiencing significant inflationary pressures across multiple essential living costs, leading to a strong desire for change in political leadership.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

It's not the economy stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

US households are experiencing significant inflationary pressures across multiple essential living costs, leading to a strong desire for change in political leadership.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I'm pulling in $70k a year, but living like a millionaire overseas - am I missing out on opportunities back home?

This Reddit post exemplifies the contrast in quality of life where earning U.S. salaries overseas allows for a luxurious lifestyle in developing countries.
Retirement
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump's open door to white South Africans buys into conspiracy theory

South Africa's Expropriation Act aims to redistribute land to reduce economic disparities stemming from apartheid.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

New York State Legislative Caucus Launches 'Empower Black New York' Agenda

The Empower Black New York Agenda aims to tackle economic and racial disparities faced by Black New Yorkers through strategic policy reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American working class'? | Rebecca Solnit

In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and rarely defined. Definitions varied, wobbled, clashed, and blurred, often serving as a badge of authenticity for politicians.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam review the American dream gone wrong

The novel explores racial and economic disparities through the relationship between Brooke, a Black woman, and Asher, a wealthy white man.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
9 months ago

The Legacy of Lynchings Still Hurts the Economic Prospects of Black Americans

The economic disparities faced by Black Americans today can be traced back to the historical injustices of lynchings, impacting their economic prospects and perpetuating poverty cycles.
fromThe Nation
9 months ago

In Milwaukee, Black Voters Aren't On Board With Either Party

"It's two devils," a resident of Parkview Apartments in Milwaukee's northwest side told me. "And I know a lot of people who feel the same way."... in recent years, both Democrats and Republicans have been vying for the attention of Wisconsin's Black residents...But even with Biden stepping down from the race Sunday and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, who could potentially become America's first Black and Asian woman president, the group has a rough road ahead as November looms closer.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

On the Hands of India's Brides, Reminders of a Stark Wealth Divide

After all those hours, when, in the end, the bride looks at her hands and says 'I love it,' that's the high point for me, said Sunitha Parihar, who adorned Ms. Muthukumar's arms. We mehndi artists are so important to make the bride look and feel beautiful on her big day.
Digital life
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