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Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy

America has never been richer. But the gains are so lopsided that the top 10% controls 69% of all wealth in the country, while the bottom half controls just 3%. Meanwhile, surging corporate profits have mostly benefited investors, not the broader public.

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Four African billionaires richer than 750 million people living on the continent

Africa’s wealth disparity has reached unprecedented levels, with just four billionaires now holding more wealth than 750 million people combined – half the continent’s population.

Radio France Internationale

Voices: Readers torn on wealth tax – from ‘the only counterbalance’ to ‘utterly counter-productive’

YOUR VIEWS: Discussion of a wealth tax has ignited a lively debate among our community, with some calling it a necessary step to tackle inequality and fund public services, while others warned it would drive away investment and harm the economy

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10 Laws That Have Been Weaponized Against the Average Citizen

Laws are meant to protect, guide, and ensure justice for everyone, regardless of wealth, status, or power. Yet, history and modern headlines alike show that some laws have been twisted, stretched, or outright weaponized against the very people they were designed to serve. From surveillance to civil forfeiture, these legal…

Clever Dude

Tax season in South Africa: the system is designed to tackle inequality – how it falls short

South Africa’s personal income tax system is in the spotlight as the country’s tax filing season gets under way. Personal income tax is an important way of redistributing income from higher-earning to less-well-off individuals.

The Conversation

Modi government called ‘out of touch’ for claiming India is one of world’s most equal nations

World Bank data seized upon by government – but economists say it doesn’t paint the full picture

The Independent UK

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Delivers Tax Cuts for Wealthy, Deep Welfare Cuts for Millions: Who Wins and Who Loses?

The Senate passed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on 1 July, delivering major tax breaks to top earners while cutting Medicaid and public aid, sparking backlash over rising inequality.

International Business Times UK

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Australia’s life expectancy gap narrows but men in disadvantaged areas dying almost seven years earlier

Major causes of death contributing to inequality are lung cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease, ANU researchers say

The Guardian - AU

To all who think capitalism can drive progressive change, it won’t – and here’s the shocking proof

Asset manager Aberdeen’s surprise cut to funding research into inequality has left those that used its grants for good work reeling, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

French President Emmanuel Macron labels tariffs as “blackmail”

Macron also urged support - and a rethinking - of the World Trade Organization to bring it in line with goals to fight inequality and climate change.

The Independent UK

Health inequality is linked to gross disparities in wealth

Letters: Politicians pretend to want to address the problem, writes Stephen Smith; Jol Miskin says Labour should bite the bullet and raise taxes

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s ‘medieval’ health inequality is devastating NHS, experts say

Exclusive: Health service estimated to be spending £50bn a year on effects of deprivation and child poverty

The Guardian - UK

Do Rich People Live Longer?

One of the biggest questions swirling around the income inequality debate is whether the perks that come with being rich translate into a longer lifespan....

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Ex-world leaders call for ‘powerful shift’ as they warn of extreme inequality

Former leaders urge current state heads to work together to end poverty amid potential of first trillionaires emerging

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A broken housing market is driving inequality right across Europe – and fuelling the far right

From Lisbon to Amsterdam, housing policy has led to haves and have-nots. But, as our new series uncovers, it doesn’t have to be this way, says Guardian Opinion deputy editor Kirsty Major

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Slams Jeff Bezos' Lavish Wedding Plans, Demands 'End' To Oligarchy: Amazon Founder Pays 1.1% Tax, Takes $500 Million Yacht To Venice While Kids Go Hungry

On Tuesday, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called out billionaire and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos for extravagant spending amid widespread economic inequality in the U.S.

Evening Standard

Waspi group: Safeguard will ‘prevent risk of financial ruin’ in compensation bid

The Women Against State Pension Inequality group said an agreement had been reached for a costs capping order in its legal battle.

The Conversation

Batman Begins turns 20: Nolan’s trilogy challenged power, but still sided with the system

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy is often praised for bringing gritty realism and deeper political themes to superhero films. When Batman Begins premiered in 2005, it reimagined Gotham as a city undone by corruption, inequality and institutional collapse.

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Euronews

How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?

The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.

The Guardian - AU

Wealthy Australians are worried we might realise how rigged the system is in their favour

The discussions around the absurdly small changes to tax on superannuation should be the start to addressing the growing wealth inequality in this country

The Conversation

You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway

How wealthy are you?

The Guardian - AU

Even Elysium’s director thinks his film is a mess – but a decade on, it deserves a second chance

Matt Damon runs around the US in 2154, when civil liberties are eroded, healthcare is for the rich and wealth inequality is soaring. But it’s sci-fi!

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5 Differences in Healthcare Access Between the Rich and Poor

In a nation with world-class medical innovation, the quality of care you receive can often depend more on your income than your illness. The gap in healthcare access between the wealthy and the poor is a stark reality that impacts everything from preventative screenings to life expectancy. While we might…

Everybody Loves Your Money

10 School Policies That Would Spark National Outrage if Exposed

In the quiet corners of school board meetings and within the pages of dusty district handbooks lie policies that the public rarely sees—but if they did, there would be an uproar. Across the country, there are hidden school rules and administrative decisions that go far beyond lunch menus or tardy…

The Independent UK

How England’s 18,000 playgrounds revealed the country’s inequality

New research has analysed data from playgrounds across England. Here’s what they found

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