Inequality
Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them
Private equity firms are snapping up mobile home parks − and driving out the residents who can least afford to lose them Private equity firms are buying up mobile home parks at an alarming rate, leading to rising rents and evictions that disproportionately affect low-income residents who can least afford to lose their homes. The […]
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HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains
HIV knows no borders, and the Trump administration’s new strategy leave Americans vulnerable – an HIV-prevention expert explains The Trump administration’s new global health strategy prioritizes preventing mother-to-child HIV transmission, but excludes prevention and care for vulnerable populations, such as sex workers, people who use injectable drugs, and LGBTQ+ individuals. The strategy also shifts funding […]
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Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others
Anxiety over school admissions isn’t limited to college – parents of young children are also feeling pressure, some more acutely than others Parents of young children are feeling pressure when it comes to selecting an elementary school for their child, with many experiencing high-stakes anxiety due to the increasing number of school options available. The […]
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AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will
AI could worsen inequalities in schools – teachers are key to whether it will Teachers are struggling to adapt to the rapid development and adoption of generative AI tools in schools, which may exacerbate existing inequalities in education. The impact of teachers on student achievement is crucial, particularly for disadvantaged students, and how they use […]
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The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing
The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing The Trump administration’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects a long history of xenophobia in public housing, dating back to the 1940s and 1950s when far-right groups like Gerald L.K. Smith advocated for banning immigrants from U.S. housing programs. Research shows that […]
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Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country’s economy
Is it wrong to have too much money? Your answer may depend on deep-seated values – and your country’s economy A new study published in PNAS Nexus found that people’s views on having too much money are shaped by cultural and moral instincts, rather than just economic factors. The study surveyed over 4,300 people across […]
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Ending taxes on home sales would benefit the wealthiest households most – part of a larger pattern in Trump tax plans
Ending taxes on home sales would benefit the wealthiest households most – part of a larger pattern in Trump tax plans Ending taxes on home sales would primarily benefit wealthy households, particularly those with high-priced homes, with an estimated average benefit of $100,000 per qualifying seller. The majority of Americans who sell their homes already […]
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The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’
The US really is unlike other rich countries when it comes to job insecurity – and AI could make it even more ‘exceptional’ The US has a unique approach to work and social welfare that makes it unlike other rich countries, which could be exacerbated by AI. The country’s low levels of unionization, at-will employment […]
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San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets
San Francisco and other cities, following a Supreme Court ruling, are arresting more homeless people for living on the streets The Supreme Court’s June 2024 ruling (Grants Pass v. Johnson) allows cities to issue citations or arrest homeless people for sleeping or living in public spaces, even when there are no available shelter beds. Since […]
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Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows
Transgender, nonbinary and disabled people more likely to view AI negatively, study shows A new study found that transgender, nonbinary, and disabled people are more likely to view AI negatively than their cisgender and nondisabled counterparts. The study surveyed over 700 people in the US, including a nationally representative sample and an intentional oversample of […]
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