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businessinsider.com • Healthcare • United States
A new study reveals that over a third of Americans cannot afford quality healthcare, highlighting rising medical costs and disparities impacting low-income communities.
nzz.ch • Poverty • Switzerland
A recent Swiss study reveals that while a significant portion of the population experiences short-term poverty, a smaller group faces persistent poverty, highlighting the complexity of addressing this issue.
theatlantic.com • Sociology • World
Meritocracy, while initially intended to promote social mobility, has ironically created a system where only the wealthy can truly succeed, harming both the elite and the excluded.
smh.com.au • Education • Australia
Analysis of Australian school funding reveals significant inequities, with wealthy private schools receiving substantial federal funding exceeding the school resourcing standard while many public schools remain underfunded.
elpais.com • Politics • Mexico
Rising social anger in Mexico, fueled by inequality and perceived government inaction, threatens to escalate into widespread violence, posing a significant challenge to the current administration.
businessinsider.com.pl • Finance • Poland
This article analyzes income levels needed to be among the top 5% wealthiest in different Polish municipalities, revealing significant regional disparities in wealth.
project-syndicate.org • Politics • United States
Research reveals a strong correlation between high income inequality and the risk of democratic decline, suggesting that addressing economic fairness is crucial for preserving US democracy.
theguardian.com • Politics • World
Rightwing populists' continued success stems from a fundamental human urge to destroy what one feels excluded from, exacerbated by rising inequality and the failure of centrist parties to address it.
theatlantic.com • Sociology • United States
A new study challenges the narrative of highly educated women struggling to find partners, revealing a shift in marriage patterns among American women based on education levels.
liuxiao.blog.caixin.com • Environment • China
This article discusses the unequal impact of air pollution in China, highlighting how socioeconomic disparities determine access to clean air and protective measures.
theguardian.com • Education • England
The Bank of England is launching a program to address the shortage of economics teachers in state schools, particularly benefiting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
illuminem.com • Development • World
A new ranking reveals that global human development has stalled since the COVID-19 pandemic, with many countries struggling to regain pre-pandemic progress and highlighting the need for targeted recovery measures.
elpais.com • Politics • Spain
This article critiques the narrative of Madrid's success, contrasting the city's image as a global hub with the lived realities of its residents, highlighting growing inequality and displacement.
prensa.com • Politics • Panama
Despite changing governments, Changuinola, Panama, remains trapped in a cycle of poverty, poor public services, and political stagnation, highlighting the need for accountability from long-term leaders.
smh.com.au • Finance • Australia
Analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics data reveals significant income disparity in Sydney's wealthiest suburbs, with Bellevue Hill and Mosman showing exceptionally high earnings among their top 1 percent.
elpais.com • Politics • World
A global surge in anti-elite sentiment is fueled by widening economic inequality and a disconnect between the wealthy elite and the general population.
newyorker.com • Economics • UK
This article analyzes the economic effects of Thatcherism in the UK, examining both its proponents' claims and the evidence of increased inequality and decreased social mobility.