Tag #Social Inequality

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England's Housing Crisis: 700,000 Empty Homes Amidst Homelessness

England's housing crisis is exacerbated by 700,000 empty homes, double the number of homeless people, while councils lack resources to renovate them, prompting calls for policy changes like adopting a French-style property tax system.

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56% Bias Score

No Poverty
nrc.nl
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Evolving Interpretations of Couperus's "Eline Vere": A Grandmother's Legacy

The author recounts her grandmother's life as a servant and how reading Couperus's "Eline Vere" influenced her understanding of that life, revealing her evolving perspective on the novel over time, from childhood boredom to adult recognition of feminist themes and societal contrasts.

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44% Bias Score

Gender Equality
jpost.com
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Israel's Arab Murder Rate Surges to Third Highest Among OECD Countries

A new study from the Taub Center reveals that the murder rate in Israel's Arab community reached the third highest among OECD countries in 2023, with 233 murders compared to 109 in 2022, exceeding even the racial disparity in the US.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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
elpais.com
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Spanish Housing Crisis: Public Concern and Political Divide

A 40dB. survey reveals housing affordability as a top concern for Spaniards, affecting younger generations disproportionately, with significant political disagreement on solutions, despite broad public support for regulating rentals and incentivizing affordable housing.

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40% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
elpais.com
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Chilean Ministry of Education Misallocates Funds, Neglecting Urgent Educational Needs

The Chilean Ministry of Education misallocated $250 billion pesos, using only 6.8% for educational recovery, leading to unsatisfactory levels in key indicators, including attendance and conflict resolution, while prioritizing other initiatives like student loan forgiveness for high-income earners.

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education
zeit.de
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German Housing Crisis Deepens Amidst Political Inaction

Germany's housing crisis, marked by near-doubled rents in the past decade, disproportionately affects low-to-middle-income families, hindering economic growth and social mobility. The failure to extend the Mietpreisbremse highlights political inaction.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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5.2 Million Germans Couldn't Afford Adequate Heating in 2024

In 2024, 6.2% of German households (about 5.2 million people) reported insufficient heating due to financial reasons, a decrease from 2023 but still significantly higher than pre-energy crisis levels; regional disparities exist, with Bremen at 12.2% and the Oberpfalz at 1.4%.

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No Poverty
taz.de
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Germany's Climate Policy: Ineffective Action Risks Societal Instability

Germany's climate policy faces criticism for insufficient action, with the EU insurance chief warning of widespread societal overtaxation from climate change, while the German expert council highlights ongoing high CO2 emissions; the article contrasts potential policy approaches, arguing that just a...

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Climate Action
dutchnews.nl
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Surge in Dutch Private Schools Raises Equity Concerns

The Netherlands has seen a tripling of private schools in eight years, now numbering 134, as wealthy parents seek specialized education not available in state schools, prompting concerns about educational inequality.

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44% Bias Score

Quality Education
liberation.fr
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French Student Poverty Drives Rise in Shoplifting and Illegal Activities

French students are resorting to shoplifting and other illegal activities due to insufficient financial aid, with some stealing food and hygiene products to supplement meager incomes while others illegally sublet housing or avoid transportation fees; a February 2024 Linkee study revealed that three ...

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No Poverty
elpais.com
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Petro's Contradictory Actions Undermine Colombia's Tourism and Education Goals

President Gustavo Petro's repeated claims of making Colombia a tourism power are undermined by his mockery of a Colombian speaking English on US TV and his daughters' attendance at a costly private French school, while failing to address the systemic issues plaguing Colombian education, like poor te...

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56% Bias Score

Quality Education

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