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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

From One Forest to Another: Sweep of Homeless People Changes Little

Most of the people who had used the woods as a last refuge had left, but they didn't go far; many headed to another nearby forest.
Portland
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Children under six should avoid screen time, French medical experts say

Children under the age of six should not be exposed to screens to avoid permanent damage to their brain development, according to French medical experts.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Namibia's first female president: From freedom fighter to reformer?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah states, 'Our leadership is rooted in a movement that fought against colonialism, but we must now address the new challenges of inequality and youth unemployment to regain public trust.'
Left-wing politics
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fromFast Company
5 months ago

Why the American Dream has become a lie for low-income people

The American dream is seen as surviving rather than thriving for many low-income individuals in the U.S.
Film
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

In 1927, Fritz Lang's Metropolis Created a Dystopian Vision of What the World Would Look Like in 2026-and It Hits Close to Home

The film 'Metropolis' explores class struggle and social inequality against a backdrop of a divided futuristic society.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

More Americans Can't Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

Health care affordability is a growing concern for millions of Americans, significantly impacting their well-being.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Immigrants better educated and more likely to be in work, ESRI report finds

The Economic and Social Research Institute report highlights that foreign-born residents in Ireland face significant economic challenges, including low incomes and high housing costs.
UK news
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What do the Los Angeles fires tell us about the coming water wars? | Judith Levine

The conflict over water access brings attention to systemic inequalities exacerbated by privatization and austerity measures.
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fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Why Season Two of "Squid Game" Feels Different

Squid Game's explosive success is rooted in its critique of social inequality and capitalism, resonating deeply with viewers around the globe.
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