US politics
fromThe Nation
3 months agoDemocrats May Denounce Trump, but Their Militarism Paved His Way
Trump's power stems from the unrecognized impact of militarism, as economic and cultural discontent fosters support for his leadership.
#economic-inequality
#economic-inequality
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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 days agoNew Tariffs Will Likely Deepen Economic Burdens for Women of Color - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
...there is so much chaos and uncertainty associated with Trump's policies and tariff policy in particular. This uncertainty makes it harder to maintain a stable economy.
Women in technology
#job-displacement
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months agoUN warns of economic productivity crash due to AI job losses | Computer Weekly
AI has the potential to amplify human intelligence but may lead to job losses and increased inequality.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
3 days agoOp-Ed | AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods | amNewYork
AI presents opportunities for transformation but threatens entry-level jobs, increasing unemployment risks.
Regulatory concerns arise as new legislation undermines protections for workers amid AI's rise.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
3 days agoOp-Ed | AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods | amNewYork
AI presents opportunities for transformation but threatens entry-level jobs, increasing unemployment risks.
Regulatory concerns arise as new legislation undermines protections for workers amid AI's rise.
#homelessness
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
3 months agoRegarding the Dictatorship of Capital
The rise of dysentery highlights systemic failures in sanitation access for marginalized communities.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month agoNYC's Housing Crisis: How can NYC provide more affordable housing? Let us count the ways | amNewYork
New York City faces an unprecedented affordable housing crisis marked by low vacancy rates and significant homelessness.
#housing-policy
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 weeks agoAI could erase half of entry-level white collar jobs in 5 years, CEO warns
AI may eliminate half of entry-level jobs in 1-5 years, raising unemployment significantly.
Awareness about AI's job impact is crucial, as many workers remain unaware of potential changes.
#social-justice
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months agoMartin Luther King Jr. Had a Dream for Economic Affirmative Action. The Supreme Court Failed Him.
Moderate Republican justices' support for racial preferences might have served economic elitism rather than true racial justice in college admissions.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months agoTaxes, Race, and Justice: Confronting "Quiet Violence" Against Black Americans - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The U.S. tax system historically perpetuates financial inequality against Black Americans through oppressive policies and practices.
Social justice
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months agoTaxes, Race, and Justice: Confronting "Quiet Violence" Against Black Americans - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The U.S. tax system historically perpetuates financial inequality against Black Americans through oppressive policies and practices.
#child-poverty
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months agoNew York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges
Poverty rate in New York reaches 25%, nearly double the national average, driven by rising living costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoThe Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editorial
Rising child poverty and increased billionaire wealth signal a troubling economic inequality in the UK.
The wealth distribution mechanisms favor the rich, creating a cycle of poverty for the majority.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoThe Guardian view on billionaire Britain: tax wealth fairly or face democratic unravelling | Editorial
Rising child poverty and increased billionaire wealth signal a troubling economic inequality in the UK.
The wealth distribution mechanisms favor the rich, creating a cycle of poverty for the majority.
#medicaid
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 month agoHouse Republicans Advance Massive Tax Cuts for the Rich
Republicans' proposed tax cuts favor the wealthy and are funded by cuts to Medicaid and nutrition assistance.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks agoTrump Budget Is "A Mugging Conducted by the 1 Percent Against the Rest of Us"
The budget legislation proposes unprecedented cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance, while giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
The bill passed with minimal support and highlights a significant partisan divide.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks agoTrump Budget Is "A Mugging Conducted by the 1 Percent Against the Rest of Us"
The budget legislation proposes unprecedented cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, and food assistance, while giving tax breaks to the wealthy.
The bill passed with minimal support and highlights a significant partisan divide.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month agoDaniel Penny attends Manhattan Institute fundraiser - where swarm of protesters staged a 'die-in'
Penny's presence at a gala prompted protests against economic elitism and extravagant fundraisers.
Demonstrators criticized billionaire tax cuts and the living conditions of average New Yorkers.
Black Lives Matter
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months agoTaxation, Black Americans, and the Environment: What Altadena Teaches Us - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
The tax system created systemic financial inequalities that disproportionately affect Black Americans, exacerbated by recent climate-induced disasters.
Social justice
fromBuzzFeed
2 months agoTrump's Commerce Secretary Suggested That Americans Shouldn't Complain If Their Social Security Check Doesn't Arrive, And I'm Speechless
Lutnick's comments on Social Security recipients elicited public outrage, raising concerns about the treatment of vulnerable citizens.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months agoIKEA Canada brings sleep poverty awareness through installation, donation - Yanko Design
In their research, IKEA Canada found that almost 500,000 children in the country suffer from sleep deprivation due to various reasons, specifically economic conditions.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months agoThis Woman's Rich Boyfriend Said She Was "Lucky" He Loved Her, And The Internet Has THOUGHTS
You guys just have completely different experiences with money, and you're not wrong for your experience but he's also not wrong for having his experience. If his help comes from a loving place, then your response (your very valid response!) needs to also come from a loving place and not a place of insecurity or shame.
Social justice
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months agoPoorest in Britain worse off than Slovenia as incomes stagnate, report warns
UK's poorest households are now worse off than Slovenia's after prolonged stagnant growth.
Stagnation in UK wages post-2009 financial crisis has exacerbated living standards.
Tax and benefit changes are worsening living conditions for Britain's poorest.
Labour's planned welfare cuts may further decline living standards in the UK.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 months agoPressure mounts for wealth tax on Africa's super-rich DW 03/04/2025
African countries struggle with high debt repayment, often prioritizing it over essential services like healthcare.
New consumer taxes proposed are met with significant public resistance, especially amidst rising inflation.
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