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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

This is the Green party's moment not Farage's. As leader, I'll offer real solutions to Britain's problems | Zack Polanski

Economic crisis, rising inequality, and failing public services fuel far-right politics; the Greens seek to replace Labour by turning public anger into community-led solutions.
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

Inside the campaign to make London public transport free

TfL relies mainly on passenger fares, faces rising fares to 2030, and campaigners demand free public transport to reduce inequality and car pollution.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Back-to-school is never simple. Here's how 10 US parents are navigating it

My biggest worry, just like many other parents, would be the uncertainty that the world brings when you're not there, said Christopher Cuzul, a sales manager at O'Reilly Auto Parts in Bakersfield, California. His five-year-old, Christopher Jr, is starting kindergarten this year. You know your child more than anyone else. Not everyone understands how they act or what they need, Cuzul said.
Parenting
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

UK's richest set to produce 13 times more transport emissions than poorest by 2035

Wealthy, highly mobile people emit far more transport carbon; without targeted policies on flying and excess private car use, inequality and emissions will rise.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Campaign calls for free public transport in London

Free public transport in London would reduce inequality, lower car use, stimulate the economy, and address the burden of high, passenger-funded fares.
#remote-work
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Sam McBride: Working from home might suit people like me, but it is a privilege that short-changes younger workers

Working from home has shifted from signifying poverty to indicating middle-class privilege, creating injustices while offices help people get to know each other.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
London startup

How the rise in remote working could have a negative impact on UK growth

Remote work is not revitalizing struggling UK regions as expected.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Miscellaneous

Sam McBride: Working from home might suit people like me, but it is a privilege that short-changes younger workers

World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Surviving in the most unequal Cuba

Cuba in mid-2025 exhibits sharp inequality: luxury enclaves serve tourists and elites while most citizens face blackouts, shortages, and deep economic distress.
Higher education
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Does Your Kid Need a Luxurious Dorm Room?

Families increasingly outfit dorm rooms luxuriously to reduce homesickness, prompting concerns about cost, inequality, and the role of separation in the college experience.
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

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

Robert Reich emphasizes the importance of understanding income inequality and its impact on society.
US politics
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 weeks 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.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Stanford sticks with legacy admissions | TechCrunch

Stanford University is requiring SAT or ACT scores for the first time since 2021 and is maintaining legacy admissions despite legislation banning the practice.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Who counts in America? Trump wants to decide

Excluding undocumented immigrants from the census would shrink representation and deepen inequality.
#philanthropy
fromtime.com
3 months ago
Social justice

Progress Belongs to Those Who Dare': Highlights From TIME's Inaugural Philanthropy Impact Dinner

Social justice
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Progress Belongs to Those Who Dare': Highlights From TIME's Inaugural Philanthropy Impact Dinner

The TIME100 Philanthropy Impact Dinner highlighted the urgent need for charitable giving amid rising inequality and declining donor participation.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

UFO-believing congresswoman calls on NASA to intercept 'alien probe'

Inevitability of human civilization collapse due to inequality, environmental damage, reckless leaders, and fragile systems as per historical patterns.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Self-termination is most likely': the history and future of societal collapse

Self-termination of civilization is likely due to inequality, elite control, and interconnections in today's society.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Supes let mayor cut affordable housing, raise fees on working people ... - 48 hills

"I've been raped more times than I've had consensual sex in the last year," said a homeless woman named Rebecca. "I've been outside in the cold and had some guy offer me shelter, and the next thing I know, I wake up, and he's rapin."
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How can Democrats win back working-class voters? Change their tune | Joan C Williams

Defense of democracy was a top issue for Democrats but way, way down for those who voted for Donald Trump: their top concerns were inflation and the economy.
US politics
Film
fromAnOther
1 month ago

Caleb Landry Jones on Starring in Folk Thriller Harvest

Walter Thirsk embodies a complex character, representing the struggles of leadership amidst societal collapse in medieval Scotland.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Country Where One Billionaire Owns 18.9% Of The Wealth, And Other Nations With Extreme Inequality

Billionaires as a group now account for 1.7% of total wealth worldwide, but in certain countries, this figure can exceed 4.0%, showing significant wealth concentration.
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Teenage pregnancy rates are a barometer of Britain's progress. The tale they now tell is not reassuring | Polly Toynbee

The dismantling of social programs has hindered progress in reducing teenage pregnancy rates in the UK.
#silicon-valley
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Is America Really Exceptional?

In her immersive work of nonfiction, A Flower Traveled in My Blood, Haley Cohen Gilliland documents the decades-long struggle to recover children who, during Argentina's Dirty War, were snatched away from detained dissidents.
Books
#trump-administration
fromTruthout
1 month ago
US politics

Decades of Neoliberalism Entrenched US Inequality. Trump's Budget Made It Worse.

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' exacerbates inequality by enriching the wealthy while undermining social safety nets for working people.
fromTruthout
3 months ago
Social justice

Liberal Faith in Checks and Balances Betrays Deeper Investment in Law and Order

Checks and balances are failing to curb Trump's autocratic tendencies, exacerbating inequality and empowering the ultra-wealthy.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Liberal Faith in Checks and Balances Betrays Deeper Investment in Law and Order

Checks and balances are failing to curb Trump's autocratic tendencies, exacerbating inequality and empowering the ultra-wealthy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

With the world in crisis, many say end globalisation. I say that would be a mistake | Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

The cracks in the international order have been visible since the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, and intervention in Libya, culminating in the current war in Ukraine.
World news
#poverty
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it time for a wealth tax on the super-rich? podcast

A former new-age traveller who made his money in green energy and has donated to Just Stop Oil, he is part of the Patriotic Millionaires organisation who think it is high time people like them are asked to increase their contributions.
UK politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why has Latin American shifted to the right? | Ernesto Samper Pizano

The post-WWII agreement established a mixed development model, but later shifts led to increased inequality and the rise of the autocratic right.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: It's Time for NYC to Appoint a Heat Czar

"Heat is an infrastructure problem, an economic problem, a policy problem, a community problem, and a health problem. It requires a coordinated approach on all these fronts."
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Provision in Trump Budget Law Subsidizes Private Jet Owners Amid Climate Crisis

Private jet owners can write off the full cost of their aircraft in the first year of purchase under new tax legislation.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The two faces of Milei's Argentina: Trips abroad are increasing, but many can't make ends meet

"Argentina's economic situation reflects a dual society, where a privileged minority enjoys a consumer boom while middle and lower classes struggle with spending cuts. This inequality is exacerbated by a strong peso and cheap dollar that benefits affluent citizens."
World news
#education
#zohran-mamdani
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AOC breaks silence on suburban yearbook pic but still clings to 'Bronx girl' claims: 'Embarrassing herself'

"Growing up between the Bronx and Yorktown deeply shaped my views of inequality & it's a big reason I believe the things I do today!"
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Delinquency, Inc.: How crime is infiltrating the global economy

Organized crime significantly disrupts global economies, contributing to violence and inequality across societies.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why are people freaking out about the birth rate?

The decline in birth rates poses significant challenges for society, including economic instability and increasing inequality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poorest parts of England to get 2.2bn more for NHS to cut care inequalities

England's poorest areas will receive £2.2 billion in additional health funding to reduce healthcare inequalities.
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

"The Gilded Age" Is a Poor Man's Period Drama

Characterized by unexplored complexities, 'The Gilded Age' focuses more on social climbing than the multiple historical transformations taking place in the backdrop.
Relationships
#inheritance
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six great reads: the trouble with great men', Fire Island's hedonistic party palaces and close encounters with Sly Stone

British progressives face setbacks in public opinion, suggesting a need for renewed tactics in activism amidst rising backlash.
NYC music
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

A tale of two eras: Terri Lyne Carrington pays tribute to the revolutionary spirit of Max Roach on 'We Insist 2025!'

Terri Lyne Carrington's album 'We Insist 2025!' reflects ongoing social justice issues.
Protest songs remain relevant as they address timeless struggles like racism and inequality.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Free school meal plan requires key change to stop children missing out', Labour told

The Education Policy Institute advocates for automatic enrollment in free school meals to reduce inequality in England.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Guide to Inequalities, 24th Triennale Milano International Exhibition

"In an epoch when the risk of species extinction, war and ever-growing geopolitical imbalance loom over our future, Inequalities proposes to look again at the sphere of human relations and the increasing inequalities running through it."
Arts
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Should States Be Allowed to Sell Their Citizenship?

Relational egalitarianism advocates for ensuring equal relationships among individuals, contending that socioeconomic inequalities hinder our ability to interact as equals.
philosophy
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

'data is not neutral': federica fragapane's soft forms visualize hard facts on inequalities

Federica Fragapane transforms hard realities of inequalities into compelling visual narratives, combining both scientific rigor and artistic sensitivity.
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

Final Fantasy Tactics Writer Reveals The Political Inspiration For The Game's Story

"Nearly 30 years ago, the collapse of Japan's bubble economy... triggered a wave of corporate bankruptcies and stagnation of Japanese society... it was an era when many were robbed of hope."
Video games
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Mongolian PM resigns after losing confidence vote DW 06/03/2025

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene resigned amid protests over corruption, inequality, and rising living costs.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

5 reasons that towns lose their local newspapers

Newspapers, like any business, tend to thrive where the financial resources are greatest, leading to a disproportionate loss of journalism in low-income and diverse communities.
Media industry
#housing-crisis
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London school closures: Prominent Labour MP says cost of living crisis means families can't afford capital

The rising cost of living is forcing families out of London, especially those relying on housing benefits.
NYC LGBT
from48 hills
3 months ago

Drama Masks: 'Parade' and its mob justice feels too close for comfort - 48 hills

The musical 'Parade' underscores the enduring issues of social bias and inequality through the lens of a historical narrative.
from48 hills
3 months ago

Drama Masks: Who is to blame for that? - 48 hills

A common thread in the two shows below is how they nail the catharsis of placing blame. Be it baseless scapegoating or calling out the genuinely guilty...
SF LGBT
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Socially vulnerable Americans bear the brunt of disaster displacement

Disasters exacerbate existing vulnerabilities, showing that social circumstances and available resources lead to differing experiences of the same event.
Online Community Development
Remote teams
fromIT Pro
3 months ago

Hybrid models have changed the way we work - but not where we live

Hybrid working is prevalent but hasn't equally benefited all regions in the UK; higher earners still dominate remote work opportunities.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Map reveals the London areas top of country's social mobility league

Social mobility opportunities are significantly higher in London, notably in constituencies like East Ham.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Why does Bayview-Hunters Point have so few street trees?

If you go there, you'll see barren blocks of land, about areas where new trees were placed.
San Francisco
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Alliance Between Far Right and Silicon Valley Gives Rise to "End Times Fascism"

the most powerful people in the world are preparing for the end of the world, an end they themselves are frenetically accelerating.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A godsend': the white Afrikaners lining up to accept Trump's offer of asylum

Kyle believes God protected him during a violent robbery that left him with a black eye and broken ribs, attributing his survival to divine intervention.
Right-wing politics
from48 hills
4 months ago

The Pope, Capitalism, and the SF budget battle - 48 hills

As long as the problems of the poor are not radically resolved by rejecting the absolutely autonomy of markets and financial speculation and by attacking the structural causes of inequality, no solution will be found for the world's problems.
San Francisco
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolo Fraccaroli

Inflation disproportionately impacts the poor, exacerbated by Trump's tariffs.
Rising prices are expected when tariffs are reinstated, burdening low-income consumers.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

WATCH: Public Defender Dragged From Court WILDLY Ranting on Gaza, Genocide' & Autocratic Billionaires' at Homicide Sentencing

Court-appointed attorney's political rant delays sentencing hearing for Daquan Arrington.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
4 months ago

The Pandemic Was A Portal

The rhetoric surrounding Covid-19 has shifted from collective solidarity to individual responsibility, highlighting social disparities in health outcomes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The posh areas get cleared': bin strikes illustrate Birmingham's wealth gap

Residents in Birmingham feel a stark disparity in bin collection service between wealthy and deprived areas, leading to frustration and embarrassment.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school funding

California's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.
Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

The sinister psychology at the heart of populism | Letters

Understanding group psychology is essential to counteract rightwing populism, as it reveals the motivations behind followers' support for demagogues.
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | Shifting our Economy from Wall Street to Main Street | amNewYork

New York's economy increasingly raises questions about who benefits from its growth and how to address inequality.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

Study of over 1,000 sites suggests inequality emerged long after agriculture

The study published in PNAS, examining 53,000 houses from over 1,000 archaeological sites, reveals that inequality arose generations after the transition from hunter-gatherer societies.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

The global economy is in turmoil. Now is the time to build a new order

We live in a world imperialist economy that continually reproduces inequality, poverty and war, driven by capitalist logic pushing us towards planetary breakdown.
Social justice
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
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