Tag #Inequality

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Smith's "Legacy of Slavery": Tracing Historical Injustice to Modern Inequality

Clint Smith's "The Legacy of Slavery" examines the continuing impact of slavery on American society, tracing its effects on economic inequality, social structures, and the need for historical understanding and reparations, challenging the narrative promoted by the Trump administration.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Germany's New Coalition to Incentivize Work Through Tax Breaks and Welfare Reform

Germany's new coalition government seeks to increase workforce participation by offering tax breaks for overtime, post-retirement work, and employer-paid bonuses, while simultaneously reforming the social welfare system (Bürgergeld) to prioritize job placement.

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68% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Dutch Teachers' Union Ends Talks Over Budget Cuts to Vulnerable Students' Support

The Dutch teachers' union, AOb, ended talks with the State Secretary for Education, Paul, due to the government's plan to cut the Educational Opportunities Scheme for vulnerable students, saving \$90 million in 2027 and \$177 million in 2028, despite the scheme benefiting 900 schools.

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52% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Meritocracy Increases Inequality, Yale Professor Argues

Yale Law professor Daniel Markovits contends that meritocracy increases inequality by giving wealthy children an educational advantage, leading to higher scores on standardized tests like the SAT and disproportionately more success than their middle-class counterparts. Despite overall poverty reduct...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Archaeological Study Challenges Link Between Agriculture and Immediate Wealth Inequality

A new study using housing size as a proxy for wealth in over 1,000 archaeological sites spanning 10,000 years reveals that significant wealth inequality emerged far later than previously thought, often centuries or millennia after the adoption of agriculture, challenging the traditional view.

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24% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Ecuador Election: Crime and Economic Crisis Dominate

Ecuador's presidential runoff on Sunday is dominated by concerns over soaring crime and a struggling economy, with a vendor's income halved in three years due to the violence and unemployment and underemployment at 23% and poverty at 28%.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
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Trump's Tariff Policies Exacerbate Economic Inequality

President Trump's administration, comprised of wealthy individuals, faces criticism for its economic policies that increase prices and cause shortages, particularly impacting toys due to tariffs on Chinese goods, while disregarding the average American's cost-of-living concerns.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
forbes.com
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AI Exacerbates Inequality in East African Agriculture

AI tools are improving climate risk prediction in East Africa, aiding large agribusinesses, but smallholder farmers lack resources to leverage this foresight, creating a growing capacity gap and systemic risk.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Aragon Demands Increased Regional Funding Amidst Economic Growth

On Aragon Day, President Azcón demanded increased regional funding from the Spanish government, citing insufficient resources for infrastructure development and welfare services, while highlighting Aragon's €44.5 billion in recent investments and plans to boost tech education to retain talent.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Spain's Widening Gender Pay Gap Undermines Upward Mobility Narrative

In Spain, the gender pay gap in executive positions has risen for the first time in seven years, contradicting optimistic narratives about upward mobility and highlighting persistent inequality despite societal progress. This challenges assumptions about generational advancement and underscores a sy...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Private Schools' Means-Tested Bursary Spending Under Scrutiny

A report by the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) reveals that England's wealthiest private schools allocate less than 6% of their fee income to means-tested bursaries for low-income families, contradicting claims that a VAT increase would significantly reduce financial aid for disadvantaged stu...

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52% Bias Score

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\"Social Isolation Rises in US Amidst Technological Advancements and Urban Planning Challenges\"\

A recent US study reveals a surge in social isolation, impacting mental health, fueled by technology, urban planning, and ideological divides, with Hispanic communities showcasing resilience through strong social networks.

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being

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