Tag #Poverty

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High Poverty Rates Among Recent Immigrants in Canada

A Statistics Canada report reveals that 20 percent of recent immigrants in Canada lived below the poverty line in 2022, with most experiencing "deep poverty," highlighting systemic issues and the need for policy changes to address the root causes.

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German Initiative Highlights Cost and Injustice of Fare Evasion Law

The Freiheitsfonds initiative freed 60 fare evaders from prisons in eight German states, costing €1 million but saving taxpayers over €17 million in prison costs; this highlights the disproportionate impact of the Nazi-era fare evasion law on vulnerable populations and the political obstacles to its...

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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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McCormick Defends School Lunch Aid Freeze, Suggests Children Should Work

Rep. Rich McCormick defended the White House's freeze on federal aid to school lunch programs, suggesting that some children should work instead of receiving free meals; this comes as the White House issued a temporary pause on federal financial assistance to various programs, prompting concerns abo...

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Trump's Education Plan Risks Harming States That Voted For Him

Analysis of federal education funding reveals that states which voted for Trump in 2024 are more dependent on federal funds, particularly for high-poverty schools and special education; a shift to block grants could disproportionately harm these communities.

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Billionaire Wealth Explodes, While Global Poverty Remains Stagnant

Oxfam's report reveals that billionaire wealth grew three times faster in 2024 than in 2023, reaching \$2 trillion, while global poverty remains largely stagnant since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the ultra-rich.

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Far-right narratives shape German election campaign, overshadowing critical social issues

The article discusses the unsubstantiated link between violence and immigration in Germany, the rise of the "great replacement" theory influencing the Union's proposed "Zustrombegrenzungsgesetz", and the neglect of critical social issues such as poverty and housing shortages.

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aljazeera.com
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Argentina's Teenage Gambling Crisis: Poverty, Deregulation, and a Looming Regulatory Battle

In Argentina, approximately 25% of students aged 12-19 gamble online, primarily due to poverty; this trend is exacerbated by deregulation under President Milei, despite a proposed bill to regulate online gambling facing opposition.

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theguardian.com
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74 Child Deaths in England Linked to Temporary Accommodation

Between April 2019 and March 2024, 74 children died in England with temporary accommodation cited as a contributing factor; 58 were under one, revealing systemic issues and prompting calls for legislative changes to ensure child safety in temporary housing.

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ALICE Index Reveals Inflation's Disproportionate Impact on Low-Income Households

President Trump's call for emergency price relief highlights the significant disparity between official inflation measures (CPI) and the reality faced by ALICE households (asset-limited, income-constrained, employed), who experience inflation rates consistently higher than the CPI, impacting nearly ...

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No Poverty
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Ultra-Rich Wealth Soars to \$2 Trillion in 2024 Amidst Unchanged Global Poverty

In 2024, the world's ultra-rich saw their collective wealth increase by \$2 trillion, a threefold rise from 2023, while global poverty remained largely unchanged since 1990, according to a report by a confederation of 20 NGOs that highlights the lasting effects of colonialism on wealth distribution.

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Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amid Stagnant Global Poverty

Oxfam's 2025 inequality report reveals a $2 trillion surge in billionaire wealth to $15 trillion in 2024, the second-largest annual increase on record, while global poverty remains stagnant since 1990, with the richest 1% owning nearly 45% of global wealth and Oxfam predicting at least five trillion...

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