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US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 week ago

Why UC Berkeley professor Robert Reich is optimistic young people can be the heroes of tomorrow'

Robert Reich emphasizes the connection between personal experiences of bullying and the broader societal issues of inequality.
#wealth-inequality
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

How Dublin takes lion's share of multinational jobs - and it gets the most FDI attention

Dublin has attracted 2,275 site visits in the past decade, while neighbouring Meath and Wicklow only saw 34 and 29 visits respectively, indicating a significant disparity in FDI attention.
E-Commerce
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge after 15 years: Only 9 of the 256 billionaires actually followed through on giving away half their wealth

The Giving Pledge, launched in 2010 by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, invites the wealthiest individuals to commit to giving away at least 50% of their wealth.
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Where's the money going?': why Brazilian towns awash with royalties from oil are still among the poorest

Despite receiving substantial oil royalties, Presidente Kennedy and Campos dos Goytacazes still grapple with poor sanitation, inadequate healthcare, and a lack of infrastructure.
Miscellaneous
fromFortune
1 month ago

The GOP's $4.5 trillion spending bill creates a parallel, harsher tax system for immigrants and their relatives

The GOP's $4.5 trillion bill penalizes immigrants and their U.S. citizen relatives by creating a parallel tax code for them, leaving them out of popular tax credits.
US politics
#squid-game
fromMail Online
2 months ago

The exact age you should have left your hometown if you are 'clever'

Talented individuals often leave their hometowns for better career opportunities, with 59% moving away by age 32.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

'Trump Savings Account' Could Help Kids Buy Homes One Day-but Critics Warn It Could Widen the Wealth Gap

The economic divide between generations is growing, with Gen Z having significantly less purchasing power compared to baby boomers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trophy wives, subversive reading and ejaculation: lessons from 2025's best graduation speeches

Commencement speeches highlighted personal responsibility, economic disparities, and the importance of choice in parenthood, stressing that individuals control their future.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Walters: California's high living costs and poverty levels sharpen its divide

California is now characterized by rigid class divisions based on ethnicity and education, leading to high poverty rates.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Millionaires Have Flocked to Miami-but They Have Pushed Out Locals, Including Thousands of 20-somethings

Miami's rapid wealth influx is leading to significant outmigration among working-class residents, particularly young adults.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The Guardian view on Europe's growing wealth divide: back to the world of Balzac | Editorial

Inherited wealth in France is replicating 19th-century social injustices, creating a significant divide between the wealthy and wage earners.
Online Community Development
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Isolation Nation: Why Modern Life Feels So Empty

Loneliness is influenced by societal and cultural factors, leading to increased individualism and social isolation.
Economic disparities and political polarization contribute to a decline in social connections.
Encouraging personalized strategies can help combat feelings of loneliness.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

No Crap From China!' Brutal Internet Fact-Check Shreds Pro-Trump CNN Panelist's American Girl' Dolls Argument

"The logic was immediately lost on the panel and the host. Phillip countered: People who really don't have a lot of money, here's what they're really thinking: They're not thinking, I want to buy the most expensive doll for my child..."
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Worried about a recession? Start rooting for the rich.

In the immediate postpandemic era, consumers were spending significantly due to pent-up demand, but recent trends show a divide between high-income and lower-income spenders.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Now 30 semi-state chiefs in line for huge pay top-ups after controversy over 430,000 for Housing Tsar

Mr O'Callaghan claimed the Government was boosting the pay of semi-state chiefs without any reference to economic headwinds or global volatility regarding their gold plated salaries.
UK politics
Growth hacking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Musk's companies got billions from the government. Now he's pulling up the ladder behind him | Christopher Marquis

Elon Musk exemplifies 'ladder-pulling' by dismantling support systems that initially aided his success in business.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

These Jobs Are Paying Workers the Biggest Raises Right Now

Rising living costs in the U.S. have outpaced wage growth, harming purchasing power.
Certain jobs, particularly in specialized manual labor, have experienced significant wage gains despite overall imbalances.
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