Tag #Social Inequality

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Knife Crime in England: A Former Gang Member's Perspective

In Birmingham, England, 21-year-old William Greenhalgh, a former gang member involved in drug dealing, now advocates against knife crime, attributing its rise to fear, social media glorification, and readily available weapons; the issue is linked to the expansion of the drug trade and cuts to youth ...

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England's Housing Crisis: 354,000 Homeless, Children Worst Affected

England faces a severe housing crisis with 354,000 officially homeless, impacting primary school children most severely; London shows one in 24 pupils in temporary housing, highlighting failed Conservative policies, though recent council funding and the Renters' Reform Bill offer some hope.

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Death of Social Commentator Jeremy Seabrook at 85

Jeremy Seabrook, a British social commentator, died aged 85; his six-decade career documented the impact of inequality and exploitation in post-industrial and post-imperial societies, using his research to analyze human experiences amidst rapid change, challenging both 1960s hedonism and later neoli...

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Unsafe Housing: UK Council Pays for Family's Dilapidated Temporary Home

Fauzia's family lives in a west London house with raw sewage and maggots; Enfield Council pays \$2,543 monthly for this property, highlighting a wider crisis of 123,000 households in temporary accommodation in England, impacting 160,000 children and costing councils \$1 billion last year.

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Alleged Assassination of Healthcare CEO Sparks Outrage and Debate

Luigi Mangione, a man with Ivy League degrees and affluent family ties, allegedly assassinated UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4th in Manhattan, sparking a highly polarized public response due to widespread anger towards the US healthcare system.

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German Evictions: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Defies National Trend

Despite a national rise in evictions in Germany to 30,275 in 2023, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern saw a decrease of 72 evictions (10%) to 656, while North Rhine-Westphalia had the highest number (8,998).

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Mayotte Cyclone: Evacuation Controversy Amidst Devastation

Cyclone Chido in Mayotte, France, caused 35 deaths and 2,500 injuries, devastating homes and infrastructure. The government-organized evacuation of public employees sparked controversy, criticized by some Mahorais as abandoning the island while others describe the need to care for their families, de...

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Rotterdam Giveaway Store Highlights Informal Food Aid Trend

In Rotterdam's Bospolder-Tussendijken neighborhood, the Yess giveaway store, founded during the COVID-19 pandemic, provides free groceries and community support; the store distributed 1200 bags at schools and 600 Christmas hampers, highlighting a growing trend of informal food aid due to increased p...

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Argentina's Austerity Measures Drive Poverty to Two-Decade High

Under President Javier Milei's austerity measures, Argentina's poverty rate has soared to a two-decade high of 53%, impacting 18% in extreme poverty and more than 60% of children under 14, leading to widespread food insecurity and social distress in impoverished areas like Barrio Mugica and La Carol...

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Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing

Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.

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Outdated UK Council Tax System Creates Regional Financial Disparities

UK council tax, unchanged since 1991, leads to significant financial disparities between regions, with those in cheaper areas paying more than those in expensive ones, despite the funding cuts to local services.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Highlights US Healthcare System Anger

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City on December 4th; five days later, Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, was arrested and charged with murder, allegedly motivated by anger towards the US healthcare system.

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