Tag #Inequality

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Australia's Declining Wellbeing: Wealth Inequality and Policy Recommendations

A Monash University report reveals a concerning decline in the wealth of Australia's bottom 40% by almost a third since 2004, alongside worsening inequalities across various sectors, and suggests significant policy changes are needed to improve the country's overall wellbeing.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Historian: Global Megamchine's Inevitable Failure and the Need for Systemic Change

Historian Fabian Scheidler's "The End of the Megamchine" details a 5,000-year history of societal subjugation by a system of capitalism, militarism, and technology, culminating in current crises of inequality and ecological devastation, advocating for social movements and state intervention.

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Paris AI Summit Highlights Environmental and Inequality Concerns

A Paris summit, co-chaired by Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, addressed the environmental impact and potential for increased inequality from artificial intelligence, with experts warning of an unsustainable trajectory and emphasizing the need for worker involvement.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
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GERB Accused of Favoritism in Budget Allocation, Sparking Public Outrage

The GERB party in Bulgaria is accused of prioritizing police and restaurant sectors with increased salaries and tax cuts, leading to public outrage and criticism over unfair distribution of public funds.

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76% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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African Nations Grapple with Debt, Inflation, and Calls for Wealth Tax

Facing a mounting debt crisis and high inflation, African nations are exploring new revenue streams, with wealth taxes gaining traction amidst public protests against consumption tax hikes; however, implementation faces challenges including tracking the assets of the super-rich and political opposit...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Poverty and Special Needs, Not Ethnicity, Drive School Exclusions and Attainment in England

A study using 2019 English school data found poverty and special educational needs, not ethnicity, are the key factors in school exclusions and attainment; however, critics argue it overlooks informal exclusion and the complex intersection of race and class.

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32% Bias Score

Quality Education
news.sky.com
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England's "SEND Lottery": Unequal Support for Children with Special Needs

A new report by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) reveals a "SEND lottery" in English schools, with children frequently absent, changing schools, or living in heavily academised areas less likely to receive SEND support, highlighting systemic issues and urging mandatory teacher training on SEND a...

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36% Bias Score

Quality Education
elmundo.es
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Andalusian Government Criticizes Spain's SMI Increase Due to IRPF Tax Impact

The Andalusian regional government criticizes the Spanish central government's increase to the SMI (Salario Mínimo Interprofesional), arguing that due to IRPF (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas) taxation, almost half of the €700 annual raise will be lost to taxes, disproportionately af...

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64% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Involvement in the Panama Canal: From Construction to Geopolitical Significance

The Panama Canal, opened in 1914, revolutionized global maritime trade; in 1937, 250 of 5,500 ships passing through were Greek, and today about 2,000 of 15,000 annual transits are Greek-owned. Around 1,000 Greek workers, mainly categorized as 'Silver Roll', contributed to the canal's construction (1...

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40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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UK: Nearly 1 Million Children Face Poverty Due to Housing Crisis

A report by the Institute for Public Policy Research reveals that nearly 1 million UK children face poverty or financial hardship due to rising rents, insufficient government housing support, and underinvestment in social housing, with the shortfall in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates pushing 90,...

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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German Election: Public Support for Climate Action and Social Justice Ignored Amidst Far-Right Rise

Germany's upcoming election is characterized by political inaction on key issues despite widespread public support for climate protection, social justice, and wealth redistribution, fueling the rise of far-right populism and a sense of powerlessness among progressive citizens.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
lemonde.fr
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Climate Change: A Matter of Justice

Sébastien Mabile's "Justice climatique" details the historical, geographical, and generational injustices of climate change, arguing for a fair distribution of the remaining carbon budget to address unequal impacts.

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24% Bias Score

Climate Action

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