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Quote of the day by Thomas Piketty: “Refusing to deal with numbers rarely serves the interests of the...” Lesson on money, rising inequality, and why numbers reveal the truth — The modern Marx and writer of Capital in the Twenty-First Century, explains why ignoring economic reality hurts ordinary people the most

Quote of the day: Thomas Piketty warns that ignoring economic data often harms poor and middle-class families the most. In today’s world of rising inflation, wealth inequality, housing pressure, and falling purchasing power, numbers matter more than opinions. The writer of Capital in the Twenty-First Century argues that facts, wages,…

The Economic Times

Studying racial and ethnic health inequality in Canada: What we need to get right

Health disparities across racial and ethnic groups persist in Canada. But how the country can effectively address them hinges upon how it can better study these differences.

The Conversation

Democrats are playing with fire in trying to reclaim tax cuts from Republicans

Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class

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In this budget, all eyes are on CGT. But Labor’s rumoured family trust tweaks might also help fight tax inequality

If Albanese’s newest budget can tame discretionary trust tax dodging, it will be a good step in ensuring the rich are treated the same as the rest of us

The Guardian - AU

'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski as he seeks major gains in London local elections

The Green Party leader said he was aiming to break Labour’s ‘stronghold’ grip on the capital

Evening Standard

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala 'Dollar Mask' Sparks Fury: Inside Her Net Worth Amid 'Tone Deaf' Criticism

Sarah Paulson's Met Gala appearance, featuring a 'dollar mask' to critique wealth inequality, sparked backlash for perceived hypocrisy, as critics highlighted the irony of protesting at a high-cost event.

International Business Times UK

Vijay’s Political Films: 5 Must-Watch Movies of the TVK Leader

The journey of Vijay from a mass entertainer to the face of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is not a sudden leap into politics, but a carefully layered narrative built over years through cinema. Long before his official political entry and electoral success in 2026, his films had already begun reflecting themes…

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Olivia Rodrigo Just Liked A Post Boycotting Jeff Bezos-Sponsored Met Gala - Here Are Other Stars Joining The Protest And Why

Olivia Rodrigo sparks debate after liking a post criticising Jeff Bezos-linked Met Gala, as online calls for boycott highlight concerns over wealth inequality.

International Business Times UK

Activists Protest Jeff Bezos at 2026 Met Gala with Symbolic 'Urine' Bottles

Activists protested the 2026 Met Gala with urine bottles outside, criticising wealth inequality and corporate power, sparking a debate about the luxury event.

International Business Times UK

From Glam to Grief: Jeff Bezos' Met Gala Bet Backfires

Activists disrupt the Met Gala controversy with a bold protest inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art, escalating backlash against Jeff Bezos' role as honorary chair.

International Business Times UK

CEO pay soared in 2025, 20 times faster than workers’ pay

Analysis finds real wages fell 12% since 2019, with inequality widening in the US beyond global levels

The Guardian - US

The Marriage Gap Is America's Most Overlooked Source of Inequality

Every dollar of well-intentioned government assistance comes with a behavioral price tag that we've largely refused to count.

Reason

Overcoming the algorithmic gender bias in AI-driven personal finance

Artificial intelligence is transforming our world and financial services are no exception. AI is reshaping the personal banking sector but where does it currently stand on gender parity, transparency and fairness?

The Conversation

Thursday briefing: What new evidence tells us about the reality of racial discrimination in maternity care

In today’s newsletter: Persistent gaps in maternal health outcomes have long been documented, but now a growing body of evidence suggests that racism and deprivation have profound consequences for pregnancy and birth

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Here’s how Canadian households can recession-proof finances as economic uncertainty climbs

Canada’s economic policy uncertainty index has climbed back to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign that a more volatile period may be taking hold. Income inequality hit a record high last year, and youth unemployment reached 14.6 per cent in September 2025, its highest point since 2010,…

The Times of India

Row over Democrat billionaire saying ‘paying more taxes is not the answer’ amid talks of tackling inequality in California

A viral moment from California’s governor debate has put billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer under fresh scrutiny, after he appeared to dismiss the idea that he should personally pay more tax to tackle inequality.

The Guardian - UK

Taking back power or taking the mickey? The activists ‘liberating’ food from big stores

A new UK civil resistance group has called for ‘mass shoplifting’ to focus attention on inequality, but recent stunts have led to arrests

Euronews

Richest countries in 2026: New measure of wealth pushes France and Germany out of top ten

Measures of “richest countries” can be misleading. A new prosperity index — looking at income, GDP and how wealth translates into quality of life, social cohesion and long-term development — does not place the US, Germany, or France in the top ten.

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The Independent UK

Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week

Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality

The Conversation

Signs of economic instability emerge in Oakland County, one of Michigan’s wealthiest

Oakland County, home to nearly 1.3 million residents, ranks among Michigan’s wealthiest counties.

The Guardian - US

Why are straight white men overrepresented in positions of power?

When we wonder why marginalized groups are ‘underrepresented’, we are asking the wrong question

International Business Times UK

'They Don't Know 15:00 Means 3pm': Shock as Severn Trent Boss Says Apprentices Struggle Telling Time and Basic Maths

A growing number of apprentices lack basic maths skills, raising concerns about workforce readiness, financial understanding, and widening inequality across Britain.

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “Our problems are man-made, therefore they can be solved by man, and man can be as big as we want.”

No matter how much time goes by, some quotes still mean something. This one by Barack Obama is one of them. It seems easy to understand at first. But if you read it carefully, it makes you think about the world and the problems people face every day in a…

The Guardian - US

‘Power in the hands of people’: union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement

Organizers unveil new drive to reverse decline in union membership as workers seek to combat growing wealth inequality

The Guardian - US

Tax day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it

There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us

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