Tag #Social Issues

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Morocco's Child Labor Decline: Progress and Persistent Challenges

A targeted government approach in Morocco has reduced child labor by 59.1 percent since 2017, leaving 101,000 children aged 7-17 still working, with 84.6 percent being boys, primarily in rural areas, despite NGO and government efforts to combat poverty and improve enforcement.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Chile to Reassess Poverty Measurement, Potentially Tripling Official Rate

Chile's government is evaluating a new poverty measurement methodology that could increase the official poverty rate threefold to 22.3%, incorporating factors like housing affordability, digital connectivity, and quality of education to provide a more realistic view of poverty.

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48% Bias Score

No Poverty
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Two Bodies Found in Maroochydore Unit; Police Investigation Launched

Police discovered the bodies of two men in a Maroochydore unit on Friday following unanswered notes, launching a crime scene investigation; the incident follows a similar case in Sydney where two elderly men's bodies were found in a dilapidated home.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Ageism in German Language: Negative Connotations and Societal Impact

A German-language article analyzes ageist language used to describe older people, revealing negative connotations in compound words like "Rentnerboom" and metaphors comparing older populations to natural disasters, contrasting this with the lack of similar negative language for younger demographics.

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84% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
repubblica.it
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Repubblica delle Idee Festival: Literature and the Future

The Repubblica delle Idee festival in Bologna (June 13-15) will host renowned authors like Stephen Markley, Percival Everett, and Valeria Luiselli, discussing dystopian fiction, historical erasure, women's freedom, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, aiming to shape future narratives through liter...

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Civis Media Prize 2024: Shared Win for Fictional Works, Focus on Migration

The 2024 Civis Media Prize in Berlin awarded two fictional pieces, "Uncivilized" and "Souleymane's Story", and a documentary on European migration policies in North Africa, along with other works in social media, radio, and podcast categories.

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20% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
foxnews.com
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Housing Not Handcuffs Act" Risks Nationwide Homelessness Crisis

Reps. Jayapal and Frost introduced the "Housing Not Handcuffs Act," aiming to decriminalize homeless individuals' "life-sustaining activities" on public land, potentially mirroring Seattle's approach which led to significant negative consequences, including increased homelessness and safety issues.

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60% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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Street Smart: Film Exposes LA's Youth Homelessness Crisis

Catherine Hardwicke's upcoming film, Street Smart, portrays the lives of homeless teenagers in Los Angeles, highlighting their resilience and the social issues contributing to their situation; executive-produced by Gerard Butler and partnered with charities, it aims to raise awareness and inspire ac...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
foxnews.com
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Pastor's 3,000-Mile Walk to Combat Societal Decline

Pastor Corey Brooks will walk 3,000 miles across America from September 1, 2025, to raise funds for a Chicago center focused on combating the negative impacts of government dependency and leftist policies on underserved communities, aiming to restore the American Dream.

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72% Bias Score

No Poverty
nbcnews.com
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Virginia Gubernatorial Race: Earle-Sears' Conservative Stance Risks Undermining Youngkin's Coalition

Winsome Earle-Sears, Virginia's Lieutenant Governor, is running for Governor as a continuation of Glenn Youngkin's administration, but her more conservative stances on same-sex marriage, abortion, and her strong support for Donald Trump contrast with Youngkin's moderate approach, potentially hinderi...

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48% Bias Score

Gender Equality
elmundo.es
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Spain's Unemployment: A Positive Facade Hides Persistent Long-Term Joblessness

Despite Spain reaching a 17-year low in overall unemployment (2.4 million), a concerning 46.34% (1.18 million) have been unemployed for over a year, disproportionately affecting women and those over 45, contradicting the government's positive assessment and highlighting a need for targeted strategie...

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
dailymail.co.uk
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UK Teenagers and Family Breakdown: A Fivefold Increase Since the 1970s

A UK study reveals that 45% of teenagers do not live with both birth parents by age 14, a fivefold increase since the 1970s, primarily driven by unmarried couples separating, and linked to significant negative impacts on teenagers' mental health and academic performance.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty

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