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Inequality
An Antiwar Response to Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban Is Possible
If transgender people had better access to education and careers, they would not need to join the military.
Chomsky: Ocasio-Cortez and Other Newcomers Are Rousing the Multitudes
What else can one expect when 26 people now have as much wealth as half the world’s population?
States Are on the Front Lines of Fighting Inequality
Though states can make some progress, in the end, any substantial change in inequality will require federal action.
Research Shows Affluent Americans Barely Recognize US Income Gap
Affluent Americans overlook others' struggle to access essential services like health care, a new poll shows.
Oligarchy Is Destroying Our Society and the Planet
Oligarchs abuse the environment and erode the mutual trust society needs to function well, says James Boyce.
“Feel-Good” Holiday Stories Are Actually Just a Symptom of a Crumbling Society
Circulating narratives like these reinforces the notion that inequality can be solved by an act of charity.
Wall Street, Banks and Angry Citizens: The Inequality Gap Is Growing
In today's global economy, financial security is increasingly the property of the 1 percent.
Rich Nations Aren’t “Paying Their Fair Share” to Mitigate the Climate Crisis
“Equity is not a moral or academic nicety, but a practical necessity in meeting the Paris goals,” the report said.
Congress Is Full of Rich People. How Can They Represent Us?
If we want policy that favors working people, we must elect more of them to Congress.
The First Guaranteed Basic Income Program Designed for Single Black Moms
The Magnolia Mother's Trust is the first of its kind that specifically targets single Black mothers.Â