#inequality

#inequality

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 ]

Many front-line workers have not seen improvements in flexibility since before the pandemic.

Front-line workers want more flexibility in their own jobs but are not bothered by others working remotely. [ more ]

The author recounts a conversation with a neighbor who questions the 'Black Lives Matter' sign on their lawn.

The author explains the historical struggles faced by Black people and emphasizes the importance of the movement to address inequalities. [ more ]

Biden's infrastructure law falls short in addressing historical disparities in Black communities

New report shows disproportionate spending on highway expansion instead of needed community rebuilding [ 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 ]

Cheaper private Covid jabs given in groups of five can end up being as expensive as pricier options, widening inequalities.

Novavax vaccine, although effective and cheaper, poses challenges due to each vial containing doses for five people. [ more ]

The cost of living crisis in Britain is evolving and worsening, particularly in regards to housing costs.

Certain groups, such as ethnic minorities and those with disabilities, are being disproportionately affected by the cost of living crisis. [ more ]

The upcoming election is expected to be the most unequal in 60 years due to a growing gap in voter turnout based on factors such as age, income, class, home ownership, and ethnicity.

The turnout gap has significantly increased over the years, with a 23-point gap between homeowners and renters, a 15-point gap between graduates and non-graduates, and a 28-point gap between older voters and young voters. [ more ]

Brands can tackle global issues and improve their customer base by supporting important causes.

The top concerns for consumers include poverty, hunger and homelessness, large-scale conflict and wars, and climate change. [ more ]

Homeownership is a loaded part of the American dream, with emotional implications that are often not discussed.

Personal circumstances and upbringing can impact one's ability to afford a home, creating feelings of comparison and inequality. [ more ]

Housing costs are not routinely considered in official poverty statistics, leading to a miscalculation of poverty and inequality.

Including housing costs in poverty measurements reveals that the poorest households spend three-and-a-half times more on housing than the richest.

Measures of poverty that include housing costs are more closely aligned with measures of material deprivation and food insecurity. [ more ]

San Francisco's post-pandemic struggles are not due to progressive policies, but rather the real estate industry, tech companies, and billionaire venture capitalists.

Progressive policies implemented during the pandemic were successful in addressing the crisis and supporting those in need.

Billionaires are opposing these policies in order to avoid fair taxation and maintain the status quo. [ more ]