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#tax-policy
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

Did You Know Consumer Debt Has Reached an All-Time High?

Americans' personal finance struggles are deepening as consumer debt hits record levels, paralleling a growing national budget deficit.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Expand NY's Residential Solar Tax Credit

New York's solar tax credit needs reform to make solar accessible for low-income households and seniors.
fromThe Nation
2 days ago
Social justice

Did You Know Consumer Debt Has Reached an All-Time High?

Americans' personal finance struggles are deepening as consumer debt hits record levels, paralleling a growing national budget deficit.
fromCity Limits
3 months ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Expand NY's Residential Solar Tax Credit

New York's solar tax credit needs reform to make solar accessible for low-income households and seniors.
more#tax-policy
#bernie-sanders
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class

Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasizes the need for Democratic candidates to represent the working class and address economic inequality against Trump's agenda.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders, AOC rally thousands at 'Fight Oligarchy' stop in Folsom

Bernie Sanders emphasizes the need for economic equality and warns against the influence of wealth in politics at the Folsom rally.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bernie Sanders Rips Elissa Slotkin on NBC's Meet the Press

Senator Bernie Sanders defends his economic messaging against Democrats who claim it doesn't resonate, emphasizing the need to address wealth inequality and oligarchy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Bernie Sanders says Democrats have 'paid a political price' for not listening to the working class

Sen. Bernie Sanders emphasizes the need for Democratic candidates to represent the working class and address economic inequality against Trump's agenda.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders, AOC rally thousands at 'Fight Oligarchy' stop in Folsom

Bernie Sanders emphasizes the need for economic equality and warns against the influence of wealth in politics at the Folsom rally.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Bernie Sanders Rips Elissa Slotkin on NBC's Meet the Press

Senator Bernie Sanders defends his economic messaging against Democrats who claim it doesn't resonate, emphasizing the need to address wealth inequality and oligarchy.
more#bernie-sanders
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Startup companies

3 High Yield Dividend Stocks Under $25 to Buy and Hold Forever

High-yield dividend stocks can mitigate the effects of inflation and investment constraints.
Pfizer, Healthpeak Properties Inc., and Brookfield Renewable Partners are suggested investment options.
Retirement
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Labour market data highlights urgent need for action on older workers, say leading think tanks

Government action needed to improve employment for older workers to meet 80% goal.
#systemic-racism
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

The financial shackling of historically Black universities in the United States

Black colleges aimed for freedom but faced systemic barriers leading to persistent inequality.
Higher education
fromNature
1 month ago

The financial shackling of historically Black universities in the United States

Black colleges aimed for freedom but faced systemic barriers leading to persistent inequality.
more#systemic-racism
#job-displacement
more#job-displacement
#san-francisco
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
from48 hills
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 'common sense' attack on progressive policies and ideas - 48 hills

The term 'common sense' is increasingly used as a euphemism for neoliberal policies that evade discussions on class, race, and regulation.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 weeks ago

Finally, some talk about local taxes-but not in a progressive direction - 48 hills

San Francisco is considering a sales tax to address budget deficits, but this approach risks increasing economic inequality.
from48 hills
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The 'common sense' attack on progressive policies and ideas - 48 hills

The term 'common sense' is increasingly used as a euphemism for neoliberal policies that evade discussions on class, race, and regulation.
more#san-francisco
#billionaires
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Billionaires growing richer faster than ever, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025

Increasing wealth disparity is leading to the emergence of trillionaires, while global poverty remains stagnant, particularly affecting marginalized groups.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

These are the top Mass. residents on Forbes' latest billionaires list

Over 3,000 billionaires are ranked this year, with a total worth of $16 trillion, underlining increasing wealth inequality.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Billionaires growing richer faster than ever, says Oxfam DW 01/20/2025

Increasing wealth disparity is leading to the emergence of trillionaires, while global poverty remains stagnant, particularly affecting marginalized groups.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

These are the top Mass. residents on Forbes' latest billionaires list

Over 3,000 billionaires are ranked this year, with a total worth of $16 trillion, underlining increasing wealth inequality.
more#billionaires
fromHigh Country News
4 weeks ago
Environment

Letters to the Editor, April 2025 - High Country News

Coal miners in Alaska face workforce challenges amid calls for revitalizing unsustainable practices with 'clean coal' projects.
#us-economy
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This State Has the Most Sluggish Economy in America

The U.S. economy has shown strong resilience with notable GDP growth, but economic prosperity is unevenly distributed across states.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

The U.S. economy shows record high household net worth but remains distinctly unequal, particularly affecting the lower-income population.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This State Has the Most Sluggish Economy in America

The U.S. economy has shown strong resilience with notable GDP growth, but economic prosperity is unevenly distributed across states.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

The U.S. economy shows record high household net worth but remains distinctly unequal, particularly affecting the lower-income population.
more#us-economy
#social-policy
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This U.S. President Oversaw the Best Job Market in American History

Understanding job creation requires context; the most effective presidents support the working class rather than favor the wealthy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds

Britain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This U.S. President Oversaw the Best Job Market in American History

Understanding job creation requires context; the most effective presidents support the working class rather than favor the wealthy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds

Britain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.
more#social-policy
#wealth-distribution
Bootstrapping
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards

The poor are subsidizing the rich through credit-card debt and rewards systems, with wealthy individuals benefiting disproportionately from consumer spending.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Digital life

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren't Feeling the Booming Economy. Here's Why.

Baby boomers constitute a significant portion of U.S. wealth but often feel financially insecure due to rising costs and inadequacies in savings.
Bootstrapping
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards

The poor are subsidizing the rich through credit-card debt and rewards systems, with wealthy individuals benefiting disproportionately from consumer spending.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago
Digital life

Baby Boomers Have Never Been So Wealthy, Yet Many Aren't Feeling the Booming Economy. Here's Why.

Baby boomers constitute a significant portion of U.S. wealth but often feel financially insecure due to rising costs and inadequacies in savings.
more#wealth-distribution
#technology-industry
Venture
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Venture Capital kills 'more value than it creates,' Bay Area author says

Venture capital's focus on high returns often neglects social issues, exacerbating problems rather than solving them.
Venture
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Venture Capital kills 'more value than it creates,' Bay Area author says

Venture capital's focus on high returns often neglects social issues, exacerbating problems rather than solving them.
more#technology-industry
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Social justice

This Woman's Rich Boyfriend Said She Was "Lucky" He Loved Her, And The Internet Has THOUGHTS

Money experiences differ widely; empathy and understanding are essential in discussions about financial contributions.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Don't wait for the state

Tackling local economic inequality requires community engagement and private sector initiatives, especially when government actions are insufficient.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Thousands of New Yorkers Will Have Their Medical Debt Wiped Out

New York City is erasing $80 million in medical debt for 35,000 residents as part of a groundbreaking initiative.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York's Public Service Lawyers

Public interest attorneys face overwhelming debt and underfunding, risking their ability to continue serving vulnerable communities amid rising living costs.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Thousands of New Yorkers Will Have Their Medical Debt Wiped Out

New York City is erasing $80 million in medical debt for 35,000 residents as part of a groundbreaking initiative.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York's Public Service Lawyers

Public interest attorneys face overwhelming debt and underfunding, risking their ability to continue serving vulnerable communities amid rising living costs.
more#new-york-city
#poverty
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

New 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.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Business

Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults

Government support during adulthood is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty, more so than childhood conditions in the U.S.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

New 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.
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago
Business

Why Poor American Kids Are So Likely to Become Poor Adults

Government support during adulthood is crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty, more so than childhood conditions in the U.S.
more#poverty
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Is the US-Ukraine mineral deal a win-win agreement?

Ukraine will provide the US access to its mineral wealth, crucial for tech and defense, amidst strategic geopolitical interests.
Cancer
fromNature
2 months ago

Breast cancer is on the rise: data reveal drastic gap in survival rates

Breast cancer survival varies significantly by region, with low-income countries facing higher death rates.
Economic disparities impact access to early detection and treatment for breast cancer.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Fremont City Council votes to make vulnerable suffer

Fremont's decision to criminalize homelessness reflects a troubling prioritization of commerce over compassion for vulnerable populations.
#education
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The 5 Most Common Ways Americans Move From Poor to Middle Class

The economic divide between rich and poor in America is widening, but education is a viable path for the underprivileged to achieve middle-class status.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Majority of 25-year-olds still living with parents and one in eight have emigrated, latest CSO study finds

Financial reasons dominate why young adults live at home, with significant concerns about housing affordability.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The 5 Most Common Ways Americans Move From Poor to Middle Class

The economic divide between rich and poor in America is widening, but education is a viable path for the underprivileged to achieve middle-class status.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Majority of 25-year-olds still living with parents and one in eight have emigrated, latest CSO study finds

Financial reasons dominate why young adults live at home, with significant concerns about housing affordability.
more#education
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Cars

"I'll Never Forget It": People Are Sharing The Most Tone-Deaf Thing They've Ever Heard A Rich Person Say

Judicial indifference to economic hardship can harm custody and child support hearings.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

L.A. Faces Pressure From Wealthy Residents as the Pacific Palisades Rebuilds

Wealthy Pacific Palisades residents' economic and political power will significantly influence their recovery from devastating wildfires.
Business
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Tesla Paid Zero Federal Income Tax in 2024, Despite $2.3 Billion in Income

Tesla's effective federal tax rate remains strikingly low despite massive profits, raising questions about tax fairness in the U.S. system.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why.

The progressive left is reflecting on past strategies after Trump's reelection, recognizing deeper systemic issues beyond superficial campaign failures.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Park City Strike Ends With Increase in Wages for Ski Patrollers

Ski patrollers at Park City Mountain end strike, securing better wages and benefits, highlighting economic inequality in rural areas.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Emmanuel Macron was the great liberal hope for France and Europe. How did it all go so wrong? | Oliver Haynes

Macron's initial promise of liberal pluralism has deteriorated, revealing a political crisis and public disillusionment with his administration.
Business
fromTruthout
4 months ago

10 Big Victories for Economic Equality in 2024

Successful labor organizing in the South and at Amazon indicates a resurgence of the labor movement combating extreme inequality.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Business

Median Homeowner Net Worth Hits $400,000 While for Renters Its $10,400

The national wealth gap between homeowners and renters is substantial, primarily due to homeowners' accumulated equity.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Business

The Global South Is on the Brink of a Disastrous Debt Crisis. Reform Is Urgent.

Countries in the Global South are facing an unprecedented debt crisis, exacerbated by pandemic impacts and political challenges.
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