Tag #Poverty

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Ghana's Growing Jihadist Recruitment Risk

Despite bordering terrorism-plagued Burkina Faso, Ghana faces a growing threat of its citizens being recruited by jihadist groups due to poverty, marginalization, and ethnic conflicts, prompting the government to prioritize conflict resolution and strengthen regional alliances.

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
theguardian.com
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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
smh.com.au
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Two-Thirds of Renting Australian Retirees Live in Poverty

A new report reveals that two-thirds of renting retirees in Australia live below the poverty line, a figure set to worsen as younger generations, facing a housing crisis, age into retirement without owning their homes. The report calls for a 50 percent increase in rental assistance.

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44% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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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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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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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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68% 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
abcnews.go.com
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Federal Funding Freeze Cripples West Virginia Nonprofits

A White House freeze on federal loans and grants created chaos for West Virginia nonprofits addressing poverty, addiction, and infrastructure issues, exposing the state's heavy reliance on federal funding and the potential for devastating long-term consequences.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
theglobeandmail.com
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Pate Criticizes Poilievre's Fentanyl Policy as Costly and Ineffective

Canadian Senator Kim Pate criticizes Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposed mandatory life sentences for fentanyl-related offenses, arguing it would exacerbate the crisis by disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and costing billions in taxpayer dollars, while failing to addres...

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
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Toronto Charity Provides 750,000 Free Diapers Annually

Tanya Taylor and Julia Miller Black founded Baby Love, a Toronto charity distributing 750,000 free diapers annually to 7,000 families, addressing the financial strain of diaper costs, aiming to distribute two million diapers annually by 2028.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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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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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
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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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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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48% Bias Score

No Poverty

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