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Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert

Olivier De Schutter says new economic agenda needed to tackle crises of rising inequality and ecological collapse

The Guardian - UK

‘A shadow on your art’: how do First Nations and culturally diverse authors feel about representation?

Activism around cultural diversity in books and publishing has come with intense scrutiny of the background of published authors. These conversations are designed to combat inequality and create change – but how do they impact those authors?

The Conversation

“AITA For Telling My Wife I Would Open A Separate Account If She Didn’t Get Our Money Back?”

Discussing money and budgets with your partner is not the most romantic topic, unless you're a math geek. But it is indeed the most important one. When couples share a home, they usually also split their bills, and in some cases, they even have the same bank accounts. But sometimes,…

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Fashion’s greatest challenges ‘inequality and AI’, say Prada designers

Speaking at Milan fashion week, Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons presented a more concentrated, but relatable, show

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan's new penal code sets 15 days in prison for wife-beating, 5 months for animal fights

A new penal code issued by decree in Afghanistan sets harsher punishments for the mistreatment of animals than for domestic violence against women and solidifies into law inequality based on gender and social status

The Independent UK

Tax expert worried Australia on path to neo-feudal society as housing wealth drives inequality

Real inequality is between those who have assets and those without in same generation, not young versus old, says ANU academic

The Guardian - AU

UN chief warns ‘rule of force’ is attacking human rights as world order shifts

The Secretary-General of the United Nations has issued a blunt warning that global human rights are under constant pressure, with powerful actors increasingly sidelining international law and deploying new technologies in ways that deepen inequality.

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109 Memes That Prove Humor Makes Life’s Chaos Easier To Handle

It often starts with a small, familiar feeling: a text left unanswered, a long to-do list, or a moment of quiet overthinking. Humor has a way of turning these everyday experiences into something lighter, and that is exactly what these memes do. From relatable frustrations to oddly specific life moments,…

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Pakistan poverty explodes, inequality at 27-year high as economic crisis deepens

Pakistan's poverty has surged to an 11-year high of 29%, with 70 million people now in extreme poverty. Income inequality has also reached a 27-year peak of 32.7. These increases are attributed to IMF stabilization policies, natural disasters, and weak growth, leading to a 12% fall in real household income…

The Times of India

Sundar Pichai Says AI Will Trigger ‘Hyper Progress’: Is the World Ready?

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly moving from concept to cornerstone of global growth. At the AI Impact Summit, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., called AI the biggest platform shift of our lifetime. He highlighted its power to accelerate scientific discovery, transform education systems, and help emerging economies leapfrog…

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Now, domestic violence legal in Taliban-led Afghanistan — as long as no ‘broken bones, open wounds’

Afghanistan's new penal code, signed by the Taliban's supreme leader, permits husbands to physically abuse wives and children without causing severe injury. It formalizes inequality, with different penalties for 'free' individuals and 'slaves.' Psychological and sexual violence against women are not explicitly prohibited, leaving them vulnerable and without adequate legal…

The Times of India

Bernie Sanders rails against billionaire ‘greed’ amid California tax battle

In a fiery speech in Los Angeles, the Vermont senator criticizes ‘grotesque’ levels of economic inequality

The Guardian - AU

Death tax? Property tax? Four ideas that could offset inheritance inequality in Australia

How do we solve the predicted entrenched disparity arising out of the great wealth transfer? We ask economists for their suggestions

The Guardian - AU

Real wages have gone backwards. Even earning $100,000 isn’t what it used to be

Figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show that over the year to December, wages grew by 3.4%. For households, however, the number that really matters is what happened to wages after inflation.

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5 Lessons About Selfless Friendship from Sudama and Krishna

The story of Sudama and Krishna, narrated in the Bhagavata Purana, is one of the most touching portrayals of friendship in Indian spiritual literature. It is not merely a tale of poverty meeting prosperity. It is a reflection of loyalty, humility, dignity, and unconditional love. Sudama, a poor Brahmin, and…

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“He Was Shocked”: 72 Women Share The Everyday Realities Of Womanhood Men Rarely Even Notice

Some people say that it's hard to understand a woman, but it's probably because they haven't even tried to understand them. Women go through so many daily struggles that some men might not even know about. Recently, some came together online to share the little and big things they wish…

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How Much Wealth Do Boomers Have? The Generational Gap Is Still Growing

See why boomers hold a disproportionate share of U.S. wealth, while younger generations face rising costs, slower wealth growth and widening inequality.

The Conversation

‘The Jungle’ at 120: How a 1906 novel continues to surface in discussions about unjust labour

In an age of inequality and exploitation, a 1906 novel that exposed hazardous working conditions and unsanitary practices in Chicago’s meat-packing plants at the turn of the 20th century still pops up in discussions about unjust labour.

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Why Kaliyuga Is Hardest on Women: A Truth No One Likes to Discuss

Women's standing has always been a crucial measure of a society's moral and cultural strength. Shakti, the divine feminine power in control of creation, protection, and transformation, was traditionally thought to be represented by women in Indian tradition. Scriptures, epics, and philosophical writings from history show that women were valued,…

The Independent UK

What a Human Rights Watch report says about the economic toll of backsliding rights in Asia

A report by Human Rights Watch says backsliding on protections is taking a toll on Asian economies as growing inequality leaves the poor vulnerable to labor abuses and scams

Fortune

Kevin O'Leary blasts attacks on billionaire entrepreneurs as a 'huge mistake’—He says they don't get enough credit for the jobs they've created

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O’Leary says mega-billionaires like Michael Dell and Warren Buffett actually stimulate the labor market and 'give all their wealth back' after success.

The Guardian - UK

‘I think we feel stuck’: Kate Pickett on how to build a better, fairer, less stressed society

In her new book, the co-author of The Spirit Level gathers jaw-dropping facts about the inequality crisis in the UK – and explores creative ways to address it

The Independent UK

The wealthy ramp up spending while other Americans tread water, new study finds

Higher-income Americans and those with college degrees have ramped up their spending more quickly in the past three years than lower-income households and those without college diplomas, according to new data released Tuesday, evidence of worsening inequality amid overall growth that may explain some of the negative sentiment around the…

The Conversation

Nigerian women and contraceptives: study finds big gaps between the haves and the have-nots

Nigerian women who are wealthier, more educated and urban are more likely to use modern contraceptives than poorer, less educated and rural women. This is one of the findings of a study that assessed patterns of inequality in modern contraceptive use. This highlights persistent inequalities in access to family planning…

The Guardian - UK

The Good Society by Kate Pickett review – the Spirit Level author takes stock

A whistle-stop tour of the greatest hits of progressive policy fails to take account of a central conundrum

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