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#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

Trump celebrated Black contributions at a White House reception while undermining equality efforts, highlighting a dissonance between words and actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago
Right-wing politics

A godsend': the white Afrikaners lining up to accept Trump's offer of asylum

Kyle survived a violent robbery, feeling divinely protected, reflecting on racial tensions in post-apartheid South Africa.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

Trump celebrated Black contributions at a White House reception while undermining equality efforts, highlighting a dissonance between words and actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago
Right-wing politics

A godsend': the white Afrikaners lining up to accept Trump's offer of asylum

Kyle survived a violent robbery, feeling divinely protected, reflecting on racial tensions in post-apartheid South Africa.
more#trump-administration
San Francisco
from48 hills
2 days ago

The Pope, Capitalism, and the SF budget battle - 48 hills

Pope Francis was a critic of modern neoliberal capitalism, emphasizing the need to address structural inequality.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns

Countries must integrate climate efforts into their defense strategies to mitigate future conflict risks.
Climate change is interlinked with national security and must be addressed to prevent future wars.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

How is the climate crisis affecting affordable housing? DW 04/22/2025

Price gouging and housing price increases are exacerbating a global housing crisis, particularly after climate disasters.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
SF politics

As Global Cities Expand Rapidly, People Must Be at the Center of Planning

Cities must embrace sustainable urban development to combat climate change and housing crises, impacting over half the world's population.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Countries must bolster climate efforts or risk war, Cop30 chief executive warns

Countries must integrate climate efforts into their defense strategies to mitigate future conflict risks.
Climate change is interlinked with national security and must be addressed to prevent future wars.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
LA real estate

How is the climate crisis affecting affordable housing? DW 04/22/2025

Price gouging and housing price increases are exacerbating a global housing crisis, particularly after climate disasters.
fromtime.com
4 months ago
SF politics

As Global Cities Expand Rapidly, People Must Be at the Center of Planning

Cities must embrace sustainable urban development to combat climate change and housing crises, impacting over half the world's population.
more#climate-change
#gun-violence
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Tragedy on body cam: Miami-Dade police killed her son. Her questions cost her everything

A widow challenges systemic power; her son is tragically shot by police during a mental health crisis.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Public Defender Dragged From Court WILDLY Ranting on Gaza, Genocide' & Autocratic Billionaires' at Homicide Sentencing

Court-appointed attorney's political rant delays sentencing hearing for Daquan Arrington.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago
Miami

Tragedy on body cam: Miami-Dade police killed her son. Her questions cost her everything

A widow challenges systemic power; her son is tragically shot by police during a mental health crisis.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

WATCH: Public Defender Dragged From Court WILDLY Ranting on Gaza, Genocide' & Autocratic Billionaires' at Homicide Sentencing

Court-appointed attorney's political rant delays sentencing hearing for Daquan Arrington.
more#gun-violence
#covid-19
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The pandemic reinforced existing inequalities it was a magnifying glass': how Covid changed Britain

The long-term effects of the Covid pandemic continue to shape British society, impacting health, work, and social inequalities.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

The Pandemic Was A Portal

The rhetoric surrounding Covid-19 has shifted from collective solidarity to individual responsibility, highlighting social disparities in health outcomes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The pandemic reinforced existing inequalities it was a magnifying glass': how Covid changed Britain

The long-term effects of the Covid pandemic continue to shape British society, impacting health, work, and social inequalities.
philosophy
fromThe Philosopher
1 week ago

The Pandemic Was A Portal

The rhetoric surrounding Covid-19 has shifted from collective solidarity to individual responsibility, highlighting social disparities in health outcomes.
more#covid-19
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
London politics

The posh areas get cleared': bin strikes illustrate Birmingham's wealth gap

Residents in Birmingham feel a stark disparity in bin collection service between wealthy and deprived areas, leading to frustration and embarrassment.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Letters: Cortese's bill is a start on equalizing school funding

California's school funding inequity remains a pressing issue, impacted by neighborhood wealth.
Teachers need sustainable respect and resources to ensure quality education for students.
#populism
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Psychology

The sinister psychology at the heart of populism | Letters

Understanding group psychology is essential to counteract rightwing populism, as it reveals the motivations behind followers' support for demagogues.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature | George Monbiot

Trump's provocative actions may risk a global recession, yet his approval ratings remain surprisingly high, reflecting deeper societal issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Psychology

The sinister psychology at the heart of populism | Letters

Understanding group psychology is essential to counteract rightwing populism, as it reveals the motivations behind followers' support for demagogues.
more#populism
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | Shifting our Economy from Wall Street to Main Street | amNewYork

New York's economy increasingly raises questions about who benefits from its growth and how to address inequality.
#tariffs
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Affect Your Wallet

Trump's new tariffs are expected to raise prices on everyday items, impacting consumers and increasing economic inequality.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Donald Trump Is Building a Bridge to 1896

America is experiencing a modern iteration of the Gilded Age, particularly through Trump’s presidency and policies.
US Elections
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

How Trump's Latest Tariffs Could Affect Your Wallet

Trump's new tariffs are expected to raise prices on everyday items, impacting consumers and increasing economic inequality.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Donald Trump Is Building a Bridge to 1896

America is experiencing a modern iteration of the Gilded Age, particularly through Trump’s presidency and policies.
more#tariffs
#affordability-crisis
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can't Afford Essentials

A quarter of NYC residents can't afford basic needs, with poverty rates nearly double the national average.
Recent increases in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic aid underscore a growing affordability crisis in New York City.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Florida's housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point

Florida's housing market is increasingly unaffordable, with rising prices affecting residents' financial stability.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can't Afford Essentials

A quarter of NYC residents can't afford basic needs, with poverty rates nearly double the national average.
Recent increases in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic aid underscore a growing affordability crisis in New York City.
Miami food
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Florida's housing affordability crisis is reaching a breaking point

Florida's housing market is increasingly unaffordable, with rising prices affecting residents' financial stability.
more#affordability-crisis
London politics
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

Council promises to connect with people before calling bailiffs

Acorn Haringey urges council to stop using private bailiffs for unpaid council tax, citing unfair practices targeting poorer areas.
#politics
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics | Joseph Stiglitz

America's disillusionment with neoliberalism drove voters to seek change, leading to a preference for disruption over established parties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

UK ministers need to ask why they are offered freebies and who loses out

Ministers often underestimate the implications of accepting hospitality from firms, leading to unequal access to political figures.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The message to Democrats is clear: you must dump neoliberal economics | Joseph Stiglitz

America's disillusionment with neoliberalism drove voters to seek change, leading to a preference for disruption over established parties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

UK ministers need to ask why they are offered freebies and who loses out

Ministers often underestimate the implications of accepting hospitality from firms, leading to unequal access to political figures.
more#politics
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez puts her own spin on Bernie Sanders' pitch

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders represent two distinct approaches to progressive politics, blending personal experience with broader socioeconomic critiques.
#social-justice
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Think top 1% benefit most from U.S. inequity? Maybe not. - Harvard Gazette

Left-leaning knowledge workers support social justice but often have conflicting interests.
Al-Gharbi's 'We Have Never Been Woke' critiques the contradictions within elite social justice advocacy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The short shelf life of corporate DEI

Corporations are retracting DEI initiatives due to a backlash against these efforts and to save costs amidst a shifting political climate.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism

Neoliberalism undermines public welfare and promotes systemic inequality while intensifying authoritarian repression.
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Think top 1% benefit most from U.S. inequity? Maybe not. - Harvard Gazette

Left-leaning knowledge workers support social justice but often have conflicting interests.
Al-Gharbi's 'We Have Never Been Woke' critiques the contradictions within elite social justice advocacy.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The short shelf life of corporate DEI

Corporations are retracting DEI initiatives due to a backlash against these efforts and to save costs amidst a shifting political climate.
fromTruthout
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Higher Education Must Champion Democracy, Not Surrender to Fascism

Neoliberalism undermines public welfare and promotes systemic inequality while intensifying authoritarian repression.
more#social-justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Women's college basketball is growing so why isn't the gambling industry betting on it?

Despite growing popularity, women's college basketball faces significant betting disparities compared to men's.
The upcoming women's NCAA Tournament highlights ongoing inequalities in sports betting markets.
#education
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.
Education
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Leaving Cert changes will further disadvantage certain schools, Dail told

Fee-paying schools have significant advantages over free schools in terms of resources and infrastructure.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

The Importance of Helping Our Youth Prepare For College

Higher education significantly influences job opportunities, with 70% of American jobs requiring a bachelor's degree.
There is a disparity in college degree attainment between Black and white New Yorkers, highlighting educational inequalities.
College-prep curriculums are essential to improve students' prospects, particularly for underserved communities.
Economic barriers severely limit access to quality education for Black and Latinx students.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Education

Students struggle to recover from COVID learning loss

American students are significantly behind pre-pandemic achievement levels in math and reading, with no state showing improvement.
Inequality in education recovery is evident, with high-income areas recovering faster than low-income ones.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Education

Six Stories on Elite Schools

Elite private schools foster entitlement and inequality while falsely presenting themselves as agents of social progress.
The current meritocratic system is failing and requires rethinking to alleviate societal pressures and discontent.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

How Do We Combat the Racist History of Public Education?

Eve L. Ewing's work exposes how America's educational system perpetuates racial inequities rooted in slavery and cultural genocide.
Education
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Leaving Cert changes will further disadvantage certain schools, Dail told

Fee-paying schools have significant advantages over free schools in terms of resources and infrastructure.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

The Importance of Helping Our Youth Prepare For College

Higher education significantly influences job opportunities, with 70% of American jobs requiring a bachelor's degree.
There is a disparity in college degree attainment between Black and white New Yorkers, highlighting educational inequalities.
College-prep curriculums are essential to improve students' prospects, particularly for underserved communities.
Economic barriers severely limit access to quality education for Black and Latinx students.
fromAxios
2 months ago
Education

Students struggle to recover from COVID learning loss

American students are significantly behind pre-pandemic achievement levels in math and reading, with no state showing improvement.
Inequality in education recovery is evident, with high-income areas recovering faster than low-income ones.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Education

Six Stories on Elite Schools

Elite private schools foster entitlement and inequality while falsely presenting themselves as agents of social progress.
The current meritocratic system is failing and requires rethinking to alleviate societal pressures and discontent.
more#education
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Divided Silicon Valley has conditions for 'instability and revolt' - San Jose Spotlight

Foreign workers are increasingly filling the labor gap in Silicon Valley as older workers exit due to high costs.
Silicon Valley's wealth disparity is growing, with significant implications for social stability.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are stuck. Declining. And spiraling. We need a breakthrough | Amana Fontanella-Khan

There exists a divide between billionaires' techno-optimism and left-wing skepticism, highlighting the need for a new, inclusive vision of technological progress.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Divided Silicon Valley has conditions for 'instability and revolt' - San Jose Spotlight

Foreign workers are increasingly filling the labor gap in Silicon Valley as older workers exit due to high costs.
Silicon Valley's wealth disparity is growing, with significant implications for social stability.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We are stuck. Declining. And spiraling. We need a breakthrough | Amana Fontanella-Khan

There exists a divide between billionaires' techno-optimism and left-wing skepticism, highlighting the need for a new, inclusive vision of technological progress.
more#silicon-valley
Boston Bruins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

How Hulu's 'Paradise' explores the idea of a perfect society

'Paradise' powerfully visualizes social themes, prompting reflection on community ideals while entertaining viewers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC'S HOUSING CRISIS: Breaking down what the city is doing, and not doing, to make housing affordable | amNewYork

New York City's affordable housing crisis persists despite significant investments, with ongoing disparities and challenges affecting both renters and developers.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

MPs critical of ageist 'wealth-hoarding' labels for baby boomers

Critics warn that negative portrayals of baby boomers in media risk normalizing ageist attitudes toward older generations.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm 40 and getting ready to divorce with millions in assets and I think our wealth advisors are favoring my husband over me

Wealth advisors often favor one party in a divorce, leading to significant inequalities in financial access and representation.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
2 months ago

TIME Reveals the 2025 List of The Closers

TIME's 2025 The Closers' list showcases 25 Black leaders dedicated to advancing racial equity and closing inequality gaps.
Business
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Myth of Opportunity Has Broken America

Deep pessimism in American national narrative undermines belief in the American Dream.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Why are we still talking about toilets? Because we must.

Access to safe sanitation is a fundamental right, yet over 3 billion people lack it, highlighting stark global inequalities.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
9 months ago

Famous Biologist's Work Could Explain Bitcoin's Emancipation Potential | HackerNoon

Bitcoin provides a revolutionary opportunity for empowerment and economic freedom, addressing fundamental human conflicts.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Woman Bailed On Her Family Vacation Last Minute, And I Want To Know If You're On Her Side

Familial favoritism creates deep emotional rifts and feelings of injustice among siblings.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Education

Manzo: A plea to fix California's failed school funding model - San Jose Spotlight

California's education funding model is outdated and inequitable, disadvantaging high-cost districts.
School closures and program cuts result from declining enrollment and inadequate funding resources.
A cost of living adjustment in school funding is critical for equitable education.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

School stood by as bullies drove a 12-year-old to attempt suicide, lawsuit alleges

Bullying can lead to severe mental health consequences, including suicide attempts and lasting damage.
There is a growing crisis of youth mental health, particularly among children of color.
Societal desensitization towards bullying requires urgent accountability and action.
fromDefector
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

You Are Not Prepared For How Cool The 12-Team Playoff Will Be | Defector

College football's playoff system is deeply flawed, favoring powerful programs over deserving contenders, regardless of performance.
fromTruthout
5 months ago
SF politics

Despite Red Wave, Election Brought Some Victories for Economic Equality

Progressive tax policies are gaining traction at state levels, reflecting growing public support for equitable tax codes.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Can democracy survive now the world's richest man has it in his sights? | George Monbiot

Rising inequality in the US leads to a concentration of wealth and political power, exemplified by figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump.
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