Inequality
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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Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life?
Can your DNA predict your income, education, and love life? Dalton Conley’s new book “The Social Genome” explores how genes shape society in profound ways. The author debunks the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing a deeply intertwined relationship between genetics and environment. Genetic science can forecast aspects of our lives, including income, education level, and […]
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Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if they live longer than Europeans in general. The wealthiest Americans still have shorter lifespans than those in northern and western Europe, despite spending more on […]
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How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians The Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, disproportionately affected Black-owned homes, with 48% sustaining major damage or total destruction compared to 37% of homes owned by Asian, Latino, or white residents. Altadena’s history of […]
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Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth
Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth Comparing wealth and survival rates in the US with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts. The findings are detailed in a new study in the New England […]
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Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality
Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality Teens who supported President Trump in 2016 became less aware of societal inequalities after the election. AP Photo/Evan Vucci When asked about reactions to Donald Trump being president, a 16-year-old Black girl said, “I feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to […]
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