Tag #Wealth Inequality

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Global Billionaire Wealth Soars as Food Insecurity Rises

Oxfam's report reveals a stark contrast: 204 new billionaires in 2024, increasing their collective wealth to \$15 trillion, while 733 million people lack sufficient food, 152 million more than five years ago.

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Global Billionaire Wealth Surges to $15 Trillion Amidst Rising Global Hunger

Oxfam's report reveals a $2 trillion increase in global billionaire wealth in 2024, reaching $15 trillion, while 733 million people lacked enough food; Germany added nine new billionaires, totaling 130, with 71% of their wealth inherited.

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German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs

Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.

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Conflicting American Dreams: Equality vs. Wealth on Inauguration Day

The January 20, 2025, inauguration juxtaposes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equality with President Trump's focus on wealth accumulation, as illustrated by the fact that the Forbes 400 billionaires' collective wealth exceeds that of 41 million Black Americans.

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Biden Warns of Oligarchy Threat in Farewell Address

In his farewell address, President Biden touted legislative wins but warned of a burgeoning oligarchy threatening American democracy, advocating for tax code reform, constitutional amendments to prevent presidential immunity, and addressing the rise of AI and a weakening free press.

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Biden's Farewell Warning: Oligarchy Threatens American Democracy

In a somber farewell address, President Biden warned of a burgeoning American oligarchy dominated by ultra-rich individuals and tech giants, jeopardizing democracy and essential freedoms, days before Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Billionaire Wealth Surges to Eurozone GDP Equivalent Amid Stagnant Poverty

In 2024, the world's 2,769 billionaires held a combined wealth of $15 billion—equal to the Eurozone's GDP—an increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year, while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990, prompting calls for increased taxation of the wealthy and regulatory changes.

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Billionaire Wealth Surges to \$15 Trillion, Exceeding Eurozone GDP

In 2024, the world's billionaires amassed \$15 trillion in wealth, equivalent to the Eurozone's GDP, increasing by \$2 trillion (three times faster than in 2023), while poverty levels remained largely unchanged since 1990; Oxfam predicts at least five trillionaires will emerge by 2034.

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Trump's New Cabinet: Loyalty, Wealth, and a Lack of Diversity

Donald Trump's new government, sworn in on Monday, is predominantly white, wealthy, and young, with many appointees having ties to Fox News and Florida, reflecting his priorities and rewarding loyalty over diversity.

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Tech Billionaires' Prominent Role at Trump Inauguration Underscores Oligarchy Fears

President Biden's warning about a U.S. oligarchy will be starkly illustrated at Donald Trump's inauguration where Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg will be present, highlighting the growing influence of tech billionaires in American politics and raising concerns about wealth inequality and ...

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Biden Warns of Oligarchy, Calls for Regulatory Reform and Constitutional Amendment

In his farewell address, President Biden warned of a dangerous concentration of power among wealthy individuals like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, comparing them to 19th-century monopolists and advocating for stronger regulations; he also called for constitutional amendments to limit presidential i...

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Biden Warns of Ultra-Wealthy Threat to US Democracy

President Biden's final address warned that the increasing power of America's wealthiest citizens threatens US democracy; this coincides with reports of meetings between tech billionaires and Trump's incoming cabinet, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and power consolidation.

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