Tag #Economic Inequality

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Federal Cuts Jeopardize Nonprofits in McDowell County

Federal budget cuts threaten to collapse nonprofits in McDowell County, West Virginia, leaving 17,000 residents reliant on federal programs without essential services like healthcare, food assistance, and housing; the cuts target gender ideology, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and environmental j...

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Silicon Valley's Extreme Wealth Inequality: Nine Households Control 15% of Regional Wealth

A new report reveals that nine households possess 15% of Silicon Valley's wealth (\$683.2 billion), while 110,000 households have no assets; this disparity is worsening at twice the national rate, alongside racial inequalities and police violence.

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2028 Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Emerge Amidst Party's Internal Debate

Ahead of the 2028 presidential election, several prominent Democrats are vying for the nomination, prompting internal debate about the party's direction and response to voter concerns regarding economic issues and declining popularity.

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Rise of Far-Right Populism Amidst Austerity and Growing Wealth Inequality in Western Europe

Amidst rising support for nationalist populist parties in Britain, France, and Germany, center-left and center-right governments are implementing austerity measures that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, while the wealth of the super-rich has drastically increased; this is causing si...

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42 Million EU Workers Could Not Afford a Week's Vacation in 2023

In 2023, 15% of EU workers (42 million) could not afford a week's vacation, a 1% increase from 2022, with significant disparities between member states and a strong correlation between vacation poverty and lower net annual income.

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German Housing Affordability: Miesbach Least Affordable, Holzminden Most Affordable

Germany's housing affordability shows stark regional contrast: Landkreis Miesbach is the least affordable (index 52), while Holzminden is the most (index 174), reflecting income disparities and low construction rates, leading to projected 3-5% annual price increases.

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Trump Administration's Funding Cuts Jeopardize Nonprofits and Social Services

The Trump administration's funding freezes and cuts to social service programs in 2018 significantly impacted nonprofits, jeopardizing decades-long partnerships and potentially leading to increased homelessness and social inequalities; the case of Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach, California, illu...

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Portugal Tightens Beach Access Rules Amid Luxury Resort Boom

Portugal's government and environmental agency are tightening public access rules along a 45km stretch of coastline where luxury resort development has restricted beach access and raised housing prices, impacting locals and sparking protests.

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UK Relaunches Pensions Commission Amid Retirement Crisis

The UK government is relaunching the Pensions Commission to address a projected £800 annual drop in private pension income for those retiring in 2050, coupled with insufficient retirement savings among nearly 15 million people, particularly affecting low earners, the self-employed, and some ethnic m...

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US Economy: Strong Growth Masks Growing Fragilities Under Trump's Second Term

Under Trump's second year, the US economy boasts strong job growth and bank profits, but rising inflation, high tariffs, and record deficits fueled by tax cuts for the wealthy and cuts to social programs mask growing fragilities, potentially triggering a crisis.

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German Immigrant Wage Gap: 19.6% in First Generation, Systemic Barriers Cited

A study found that first-generation immigrants in Germany earn 19.6% less than native workers, primarily due to occupational segregation, while the gap shrinks to 7.7% in the second generation; this pattern is observed across nine countries, with variations in severity, highlighting systemic challen...

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Turkish Public Sector Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages

TÜRK-İŞ, representing approximately 600,000 Turkish public sector workers, threatened a strike for August 26th if the government does not meet their demands for a fair collective bargaining agreement, citing the high cost of living and the inadequacy of the government's offer.

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