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www.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Business

A new election debate: Should India take from the rich, give to the poor?

Wealth distribution central in India's election dynamics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
21 hours ago
Business

Claims that British unions harm economic growth have one tiny flaw. They're 100% wrong | Larry Elliott

Profiteering and corporate power have led to significant disparity in wealth distribution, as companies prioritize profit margins over fair wages for workers. [ more ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Left-wing politics

Sorry, Team Biden: Lower capital-gains taxes aren't racist - higher ones are

The Biden administration proposed raising capital gains taxes, linking lower tax rates to racial disparities, which has sparked controversy. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

Murdered art dealer disinherited male prostitute he married- but gave $1m from property empire to another ex-lover

Brent Sikkema disinherited his estranged husband from his will before being murdered in Rio de Janeiro.
Another ex-lover was bequeathed $1 million in Sikkema's will, creating a contentious situation with the estranged husband. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
Social justice

Why the world cannot afford the rich

Economic inequality is detrimental, with the affluent 1% capturing a disproportionate share of global wealth and emitting high levels of carbon dioxide.
Income inequality leads to societal dysfunction, impacting various aspects like health, crime rates, and overall well-being. [ more ]
Chicago Sun-Times
2 months ago
Chicago

Chicago's search for new revenue focuses on video gaming, wealth taxes, heliport, downtown digital ads

The City Council subcommittee is considering new revenue ideas like video gaming, expanded helicopter service, and digital advertising. Freshman Ald. William Hall supports taxing salaries over $100,000 and assets of wealthy residents for a fair tax distribution. [ more ]
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