Inequality
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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Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality by empowering workers to negotiate for better wages and benefits, leading to a reduction in wealth disparities between rich and poor Americans. The wealthiest 1% of Americans now hold more than five times as much wealth as […]
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Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy
Inequality has risen from 1970 to Trump − that has 3 hidden costs that undermine democracy The US has never been richer, but the gains are so lopsided that the top 10% controls 69% of all wealth, while the bottom half controls just 3%, leading to widening income inequality. The Trump administration’s spending bill cuts […]
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Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience
Low-income homeowners hit by disasters may get less help from the government, as Trump administration nixes rules on fairness, community input and resilience The Trump administration has rolled back rules on fairness, community input, and resilience for low-income homeowners affected by disasters, potentially leaving them with less help from the government. The changes include eliminating […]
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You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway Many people underestimate their wealth due to not considering government safety net programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance, and child tax credits. The estimated value of future Social Security payments […]
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How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families
How school choice policies evolved from supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families School voucher programs that allow families to use public funds to pay tuition to attend private schools have evolved from their original purpose of supporting Black students to subsidizing middle-class families. The first vouchers were offered in the 1800s to help children […]
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Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs
Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs The Trump administration’s decision to restrict access to HIV prevention funding, including preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), threatens to derail two decades of bipartisan investment in eliminating HIV globally. The restrictions would cut off ongoing treatment for millions of people and […]
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Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price
Detroit’s lack of affordable housing pushes families to the edge – and children sometime pay the price Detroit’s lack of affordable housing has led to a record high number of homeless children, with 455 children experiencing homelessness on Jan. 31, 2024, up from 312 the previous year. The city’s shelter system faces significant challenges, including […]
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