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www.theguardian.com
9 hours ago
France politics

Violent protests erupt in Martinique over high cost of living with 14 injured

Martinique enforces a curfew to manage protests driven by the rising cost of living and dissatisfaction with local economic conditions. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 days ago
Writing

Other People's Money Can Drive You Mad

Money and love form a complex relationship in Rumaan Alam's 'Entitlement', exploring the nuances of privilege and economic disparity. [ more ]
Prism
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Gentrifying beyond borders: How Americans displace locals abroad

The trend of U.S. citizens becoming digital nomads reflects broader issues of affordability and privilege amid growing economic pressures in the U.S. [ more ]
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24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
Business

Prime Examples of California Policies Destroying Towns

Poverty remains a persistent issue in America, impacting various demographics, especially those without stable employment or relevant educational qualifications. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business

Guess the Poorest Area in Your State

The poorest county in the U.S., Issaquena County, MS, has a median household income of $17,900, significantly lower than the national average. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago
Business

Prime Examples of California Policies Destroying Towns

Poverty remains a persistent issue in America, impacting various demographics, especially those without stable employment or relevant educational qualifications. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Business

Guess the Poorest Area in Your State

The poorest county in the U.S., Issaquena County, MS, has a median household income of $17,900, significantly lower than the national average. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
Digital life

What Kalamazoo (Yes, Kalamazoo) Reveals About the Nation's Housing Crisis

Michigan's housing crisis showcases a national shift from surplus to critical shortage, affecting affordability for middle-income Americans. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Arts

What's it like to live in a vacation spot when tourists leave? 'Wait' offers a window

Family members experience contrasting homecomings, revealing economic disparity in Nantucket's less-known reality vs. the luxurious vacationland facade. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
6 months ago
Germany news

Living in Germany: East-west divide and the origins of the Stammtisch tradition

Germany's former East-West border is a classic example of a phantom border with lingering economic and political differences.
Significant economic gaps persist between the average monthly salaries of people in former East and West Germany, with former Easterners earning less. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Social justice

NYC Poverty Rate Jumped, Affecting 1 in 4 Children

The number of New Yorkers living in poverty increased significantly from 2021 to 2022.
New York City's poverty rate rose to 23%, almost double the national average of 12%. Children and minority groups are especially impacted. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Business

The Most Common Essential Jobs in the US Don't Pay a Living Wage

The top three most common jobs in the US do not offer a living wage, impacting essential workers and highlighting income inequality. [ more ]
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