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'Eye-watering' inequality in UK hitting the North East, new report says

Report by the Fabian Society said that levelling up is needed for all parts of the country

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Sindiwe Magona's new book of essays tackles issues South Africans aren’t talking about

Sindiwe Magona – who turns 80 this year – is a celebrated South African writer, storyteller, speaker and activist. In 2022 Magona, once a domestic worker, received her PhD in creative writing. Best known for her novels, autobiographies, short stories, poems and children’s books, she’s also a writer of essays.…

The Conversation

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival, as the anti-poverty nonprofit looks to focus attention on increasing inequality for girls and young women around the world

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France has been laissez-faire on race, the US proactive. Clearly, neither of them has it right

In America, the supreme court has struck down affirmative action; the French have been rocked by riots. Why can’t we solve racial inequality?

The Guardian - UK

Cities have long made plans for extreme heat. Are they enough in a warming world?

With Earth breaking average heat records, cities are sure to be giving a fresh look at their readiness plans for temperatures that can kill

The Independent UK

Siddaramaiah’s Budget makes clear affirmation that welfare has the pride of place

For those wondering if the five guarantees the Congress offered were solely to gain electoral victory or were a part of a more definitive longer-term strategy, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget provides a clear answer.

The Hindu

Tuberculosis on the rise for first time in decades after COVID-19 interrupted public health interventions and increased inequality

Before SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, spread across the world in 2020, tuberculosis was responsible for more deaths globally than any other infectious disease. But thanks to targeted public health efforts in the U.S. and globally, tuberculosis cases had been steadily falling for decades.

The Conversation

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Keir Starmer has finally used the C-word: acknowledging the barriers of class that still divide us

Labour’s new education policy aims to give all children a better start, but there’s a lot of damage to undo, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

How holidaying in developing countries affects local inequality

A few years ago, one of us (Alex) went for a vacation to the Dominican Republic. The motivation was similar to millions of other tourists every year: escape the daily routine, enjoy the sun and beaches, and gather some strength to face another cold winter.

The Conversation

How your favourite things can boost your wellbeing

The cost of living crisis has left many people struggling to afford basic necessities such as food and heating for their homes. On the other hand, the top ten richest men in the world doubled their wealth during the COVID pandemic while 99% of people became worse off.

The Conversation

Emmanuel Macron’s uphill battle to achieve ‘lasting order’ in deeply divided France

Wave of unrest after teenager’s death leaves French president weighing pleas to tackle inequality against calls for tougher policing

The Guardian - UK

Rising productivity is not enough to help poorer households, says think tank

A focus on wages rather than equality could see 1.8 million more people fall into relative poverty, the Resolution Foundation has warned.

The Independent UK

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The Global Goals are a phenomenal idea. They're what happened when the UN came together and said: "Here are the world's biggest problems, and here is how we're going to measure progress on them." The 17 goals include promises to end extreme poverty and hunger, fix climate change and education,…

Bangkok Post

Pence ‘doesn’t believe’ racial inequality exists in schools as he celebrates SCOTUS affirmative action ban

Former vice president celebrates new Supreme Court ruling tossing out programs to diversify college campuses

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Expensive dental care worsens inequality. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

There’s growing awareness public dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need.

The Guardian - AU

‘Inequality is deepening’: demand for Australia’s support services rockets as cost of living bites

Searches have soared on Ask Izzy, an online directory for help with food, rent and mental health, campaigners say

The Guardian - UK

Latest damning cricket report shows same old pathways remain blocked

The county pathways reflect wider issues, with racial inequality and state school pupils disadvantaged – this can be remedied

Zenger

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision Sparks Debate On Racial Inequality

Left-wing organizations and Democrats clash with court's ruling, highlighting ongoing racial divide in America

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Super-rich warned of ‘pitchforks and torches’ unless they tackle inequality

Global elite told at London’s Savoy hotel of real risk of ‘civil disruption’ if more is not done to help struggling millions

Bangkok Post

Thailand's inequality remains entrenched

The Thai economy is suffering from widening inequality, with the proportion of poor people still hovering at 6-8% of the total, particularly in the agricultural sector.

WEKU

'Rich White Men' reinforces the argument that inequality harms us all

While not a new concept, Garrett Neiman makes distinct contributions to the conversation; as a rich white man, he has insider's access to that population — and doesn't shy away from self-indictment.

The Conversation

NZ’s housing market drives inequality – why not just tax houses like any other income?

The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over NZ$2 million for individuals and $4 million for couples. As part of a broad range of actions, the policy aims to “end poverty”.

Daily Mirror

Tory austerity chief George Osborne admits UK had no economic plans for lockdown

The Tory Chancellor between 2010 and 2016 attempted to defend the Tories' controversial austerity measures, saying he 'completely' rejects it depleted health and social care capacity and rising inequality

The Conversation

How inequality shapes your experience of a heatwave

When the mercury rises, does your anxiety rise with it? If so, you are not alone. According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics, three-quarters of British people are worried about climate change and 43% claim to experience anxiety about the state of the planet: a number that rises around…

Fortune

The West is poorer and ‘it's very good news,’ says top inequality researcher. ‘There is no reason why for 2 centuries, people from the West should’ve been at the top’

Westerners can’t afford all the things they used to, Branko Milanović says: “I don't see that as a catastrophic outcome. I see it as a rather good outcome.”

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