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A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang

North Korea's new beer bar highlights the disparity between the elite's luxuries and the hardships of the general population.

Letters: Few donations

Silicon Valley's tech wealth does not translate into local charitable giving, highlighting a philanthropic gap that is shameful.
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A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white individuals feel left behind, resulting in decreased mobility, while Black Americans have seen improvements, affecting political attitudes.

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.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white Americans feel left behind economically, impacting their support for politicians like Donald Trump. Black Americans' economic mobility has improved, narrowing the income gap.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white individuals feel left behind, resulting in decreased mobility, while Black Americans have seen improvements, affecting political attitudes.

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.

A New Insight into Donald Trump's Rise

Working-class white Americans feel left behind economically, impacting their support for politicians like Donald Trump. Black Americans' economic mobility has improved, narrowing the income gap.
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Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain's new working class | Aditya Chakrabortty

Mansfield exemplifies the struggles of 'left-behind' communities, highlighting failures in regeneration and the impact of economic policies on working-class lives.
#education

There's a new (il)literacy myth

The article critiques the notion that students are incapable of reading, emphasizing external factors affecting their literacy.

Arts funding has collapsed under 14 years of Tory rule. Here are three ways Labour can fix it | Charlotte Higgins

Investment in the arts is crucial for the quality of life and economic stimulation.
Inequality in access to the arts is creating social and educational disparity.

There's a new (il)literacy myth

The article critiques the notion that students are incapable of reading, emphasizing external factors affecting their literacy.

Arts funding has collapsed under 14 years of Tory rule. Here are three ways Labour can fix it | Charlotte Higgins

Investment in the arts is crucial for the quality of life and economic stimulation.
Inequality in access to the arts is creating social and educational disparity.
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How the Ivy League Broke America

The current meritocratic system in America is failing and needs restructuring.
Historical context reveals the shift from elite privilege to a merit-based society led by key administrative changes.

Election anxiety is consuming me alive | Francine Prose

The anxiety surrounding the 2024 presidential election reflects deep worries about the survival of democracy in the face of systemic inequalities.

Canada judge halts medically assisted death of woman in rare injunction

A British Columbia judge has issued a last-minute injunction preventing a woman from accessing euthanasia amid ongoing debates about medical assistance in dying in Canada.

The Real Monsters of Street Level Surveillance

Surveillance technologies, embodied by metaphorical monsters, pose real threats to privacy and community safety during Halloween and beyond.
#public-health

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Rising global temperatures will exacerbate climate hazards in near 1,000 major cities, particularly threatening low-income regions by 2100.

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Older adults with cognitive impairments living alone are often invisible and underserved, with significant challenges in daily activities and limited access to care.

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

The NYC school food program faces legal challenges but remains a key player in fighting hunger and improving nutrition.

A new tool shows what the climate crisis could feel like in your city

Rising global temperatures will exacerbate climate hazards in near 1,000 major cities, particularly threatening low-income regions by 2100.

Millions of aging Americans are facing dementia by themselves

Older adults with cognitive impairments living alone are often invisible and underserved, with significant challenges in daily activities and limited access to care.

CEO's Sentencing is Latest Chapter in Complex History of NYC School Food

The NYC school food program faces legal challenges but remains a key player in fighting hunger and improving nutrition.
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Global Gentrification - JSTOR Daily

Gentrification transforms urban spaces through privileged transnational mobility, displacing locals and reinforcing global rent gaps.

Opinion | A Recipe for a Striving America

The divide between rural and urban America is growing, resembling two separate societies with limited interaction.

Campus conflict over war meets "genius" grant announcement

Ruha Benjamin's MacArthur Fellowship announcement illustrates ongoing conflicts at universities regarding social justice and accountability in response to global events.

Narsiso Martinez's "In the Works" Solo Exhibition Delves into Labor and Power Imbalances | stupidDOPE

Martinez's exhibition uses reclaimed materials to highlight the hidden struggles of agricultural laborers versus those who benefit from their work.

Barker: Pegula, Navarro prime examples of tennis' 'rich' history

Frances Tiafoe's success story highlights potential for achievement in tennis, contrasting with the wealth-related challenges faced by others in the sport.

Heroes in Romance Novels Tend to Have One Unrealistic Trait. That's Starting to Change.

The romance genre is shifting from billionaire characters to more relatable and ethical protagonists.

37 Square Feet That Show Brazil's Racist Past

Maid's rooms in Brazilian homes symbolize colonial heritage and social inequality; many, like Ana Beatriz da Silva, reject them by repurposing the spaces.

The global economy's 200-year growth spurt - and what comes next

Economic growth has led to environmental issues and social inequalities, prompting the debate on whether growth should be sustained differently or curbed.

CUNY and Columbia: A Tale of Two Campuses

Police crackdown on Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University and City College of New York led to numerous arrests and diverse charges.
Disparity in charges between Ivy League institution (Columbia) and City College of New York (CUNY) reflects social and economic differences between the student bodies.
Over 2,000 people have been arrested in protests against Israel on campuses nationwide in the last month.

New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in the Bronx Don't Know What a Computer Is

Gov. Hochul regrets implying Black children in the Bronx are unfamiliar with computers.

How David Cronenberg's Daughter Made the Year's Most Disturbing Dystopian Thriller

Exploring crisis reveals true self in genre filmmaking.

Latinos are growing frustrated and angry about migrants and the border. Here's why

Xochilt Nuñez, an immigrant advocating for farmworker and immigrant rights, feels overlooked compared to new arrivals.
Nuñez expresses mixed feelings of anger, frustration, and jealousy towards new migrants who she believes are living off the system.

Juan Rulfo's Revolution in Mexican Fiction

Juan Rulfo's work is inspired by the Mexican countryside and the social changes brought about by the Mexican Revolution.
The Secret Formula is an experimental film that showcases the disparity between urban prosperity and rural poverty.

The View from Sao Paulo: exploring the city through Andres Sandoval's evocative maps

Elaine Ramos discusses the work of Andrés Sandoval in conveying the textures and essence of São Paulo.
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