Tag #Inequality

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Trump's "White Genocide" Claim Highlights South Africa's Land Reform Failure

During a meeting with South African officials, President Trump falsely claimed a "white genocide" was underway; the delegation countered that crime affects all races, exposing a missed opportunity to discuss the impact of land dispossession and apartheid on current inequalities.

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theguardian.com
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Early Childhood Air Pollution Linked to Poorer Adolescent Health in UK

A UK study of 9,000 children born between 2000 and 2002 found that those exposed to high air pollution levels aged two to four had a 33% higher risk of poor health at age 17; this disproportionately affects ethnic minorities and those in deprived areas.

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Northern Ireland's Cross-Border Healthcare Scheme Raises Equity Concerns

Northern Ireland's £215 million plan to tackle hospital waiting lists includes a cross-border reimbursement scheme starting June 2025, allowing patients waiting over two years for an operation to reclaim costs if they pay for treatment in the Republic of Ireland; however, concerns exist about worsen...

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68% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Catalonia to Build 21,289 Public Housing Units by 2030

Catalan President Salvador Illa announced plans to build 21,289 public housing units by 2030, utilizing 665 publicly offered plots, as part of a larger 50,000-unit project to combat inequality and address the housing crisis; 25% of the units are reserved for young people under 35, and 8% for vulnera...

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dw.com
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UN Report: Global Development Slowdown, Unequal AI Access Exacerbate Inequalities

The 2024 UN Human Development Index report reveals a slowdown in global development progress, with life expectancy and income growth stalling, conflicts rising, and unequal access to AI exacerbating existing inequalities; Iceland and Norway top the HDI ranking while Chad, the Central African Republi...

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44% Bias Score

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napoli.repubblica.it
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Autism Therapy Cuts Spark Outrage in Southern Italy

Families in Cardito, Crispano, and Caivano, Italy, face reduced therapies for their autistic children at a Caserta rehabilitation center due to a July 2024 regional decree prioritizing Caserta residents, prompting legal concerns about equal access to healthcare.

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60% Bias Score

Quality Education
smh.com.au
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Class Migration and Workplace Culture: A Journalist's Personal Account

Caroline Zielinski, a journalist at The Age, recounts her experience navigating a middle-class workplace culture after achieving social mobility through education, highlighting the resulting tension between her new professional life and her working-class family background.

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dw.com
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Brazil's Homicide Rate Falls, but Violence Against Specific Groups Remains High

Brazil's 2023 homicide rate dropped to 47,747—the lowest in 11 years—due to an aging population and improved security measures, but violence against LGBTQIA+ people surged 1,227% (2014-2023), and an estimated 51,608 homicides may be unreported.

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dailymail.co.uk
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UK Secondary School Costs Surge 30% in Three Years

A new report reveals the annual cost of sending a child to secondary school in the UK has surged to over £2,200, a 30% increase in three years, driven by rising costs of food, stationery, technology and increased demands for school materials; impacting low income families disproportionately.

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elpais.com
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Madrid's Transformation: A Global City at What Cost?

Madrid's rapid transformation into a global city has led to increased inequality, displacement of residents, and a decline in public services, raising concerns about the city's future.

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68% Bias Score

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themarker.com
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Israeli Transportation Ministry Prioritizes Haredi Pilgrimage, Diverting Resources from Other Commuters

The Israeli Ministry of Transportation will spend NIS 12.5 million to increase public transportation to the Lag BaOmer pilgrimage in Meron on May 15-16, rerouting trains and buses, and providing subsidized private shuttles costing NIS 10 per passenger, while neglecting similar requests from other gr...

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56% Bias Score

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Smith's "How the Word Is Passed": Connecting Slavery's Legacy to Modern Inequality

Clint Smith's "How the Word Is Passed" explores the enduring legacy of slavery in America, connecting historical injustices to present-day inequalities in wealth, health, and education, urging a comprehensive approach to reparations that includes financial compensation, educational initiatives, and ...

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