Tag #Economic Inequality

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Upskilling: A Solution to Wage Stagnation

Due to stagnant real wages and rising inflation, employees are urged to upskill to increase their value, improve job security, and boost their negotiation power, creating a win-win situation for both employees and employers.

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48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Work Requirements for Safety Net Programs: Effectiveness and Consequences

Republican plans to add work requirements to Medicaid and SNAP aim to curb costs and encourage employment, but a 2016 Connecticut study showed a 5% drop in SNAP enrollment without a similar decrease in Medicaid, suggesting many lost benefits without finding work.

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No Poverty
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Comuns' Impact on Catalan Housing and Politics

Catalonia's Comuns party, despite recent electoral losses, significantly impacts housing policy by implementing new taxes and pushing for long-term rentals, facing resistance from other parties.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Trump's Student Loan Overhaul Causes Financial Hardship for Millions

The Trump administration's recent overhaul of federal student loan programs has resulted in sharply higher monthly payments for nearly 43 million Americans with student loan debt, causing widespread financial distress and impacting borrowers' ability to make ends meet, with the closure of income-dri...

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Reduced Inequality
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Trump Administration Halts $1 Billion Affordable Housing Program

The Trump administration terminated a $1 billion program preserving affordable housing, impacting 25,000 units and potentially jeopardizing hundreds of thousands more due to a directive from the Department of Government Efficiency.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Pessimism vs. Techno-Optimism: Diverging Views on the Future

A stark contrast exists between widespread pessimism among Americans regarding their children's future prosperity and the techno-optimism prevalent in Silicon Valley, highlighting the unequal distribution of technological benefits and the need for policy solutions that ensure inclusive progress.

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52% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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South Africa's High Unemployment Drives Informal Economy

In South Africa's Daveyton township, high unemployment (32 percent overall, 45 percent among 15–34 year-olds) forces many, like 30-year-old Thabang Moshoke, to create informal jobs; he runs a backyard barbershop, earning about 250 euros monthly, while others operate nail salons and shoe-cleaning ser...

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Anti-Government Rhetoric Exacerbates US Inequality

Decades of Republican anti-government rhetoric, culminating in Elon Musk's recent inflammatory statement, has exacerbated US income inequality, evidenced by stagnant wages, declining life expectancy, and the failure to redistribute wealth generated by free trade.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts to Hit New York, California Hardest

Republican budget proposals threaten $880 billion in Medicaid cuts over nine years, disproportionately impacting states like New York and California, with some districts facing $4-$5 billion in losses, raising concerns about healthcare access and equity.

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Young Melburnians Face Housing Crisis, Generational Divide

The Age interviewed five young Melburnians aged 19-29, exploring their perspectives on life in Melbourne, focusing on housing affordability, career prospects, and the challenges they face compared to older generations; the conversations reveal a generational divide and systemic issues impacting youn...

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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French Film "En Fanfare" Explores Social Cohesion Through Music

En Fanfare," a French film exceeding 2.5 million tickets sold, uses music to bridge social divides by depicting the reconciliation of two adoptive brothers from contrasting socioeconomic backgrounds; one a wealthy conductor with leukemia and the other a factory worker, both sharing a love for music.

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36% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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China Tariffs Threaten US Chinatowns

New tariffs on Chinese goods are causing an 8% price increase in Manhattan's Chinatown, threatening small businesses and cultural traditions due to the high reliance on Chinese imports and the unique nature of the products sold.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty

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