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New survey shows the extent of class privilege in UK journalism

UK journalism has a class problem. This statement will not surprise most people familiar with UK newsrooms. What is astonishing, though, is the scarcity of empirical data that could help us better understand the extent to which class inequality affects journalists and their work.

The Conversation

'It's the wrong solution': Anas Sarwar rules out backing wealth tax

ANAS Sarwar has said a wealth tax is the “wrong solution” to the issues of economic insecurity and financial inequality facing Scotland and the…

The National (Scotland)

Climatologist Friederike Otto: ‘The more unequal the society is, the more severe the climate disaster’

The German scientist on her new book arguing that inequality, wealth and sexism are making the climate crisis worse – and what we need to do about it

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Climate change is not just a problem of physics but a crisis of justice

In an exclusive extract from Friederike Otto’s new book, she says climate disasters result from inequality as well as fossil fuel

The Guardian - UK

The sinister psychology at the heart of populism

Letters: Readers respond to George Monbiot’s piece on how economic inequality fosters resentment, exclusion and nostalgia

The Guardian - UK

The real reasons the CEO-worker pay gap spiraled out of control in America—and what to do about it

Until excessive inequality is addressed, expect increased political violence, populism, and social unrest.

Fortune

Did every civilization have inequality? New 10,000-year study reveals a surprising answer.

A study of 50,000 houses from the late Pleistocene to the onset of European colonialism has revealed that social inequality isn't inevitable, but rather a consequence of political choices.

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Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide

Federal elections always offer the opportunity for a reset. Whoever wins the May 3 election should consider a much needed revamp of the tax system, which is no longer fit for purpose.

The Conversation

Rightwing populists will keep winning until we grasp this truth about human nature

Economic inequality breeds resentment and a desire to get even. That’s what fuels support for even incompetent regimes, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Three times more Davids than Sarahs: Staggering level of gender inequality exposed ahead of local elections

Exclusive: The 11 most common names of local election candidates are all men, with just two of the top 30 being female

The Independent UK

More Black babies are dying than white infants. Scientists are blaming healthcare inequality

Researchers say five million Black Americans could have been saved since the 1950s if their mortality rates were equal to those of white Americans

The Independent UK

South Africa’s civil servants are missing skills, especially when it comes to technology – report

South Africa’s goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country’s National Development Plan defines a capable state as “well-run and effectively coordinated state institutions with skilled public servants”. A transformative and developmental role is about…

The Conversation

Suicide rates ‘three times higher’ in Northern Ireland’s most deprived areas

The Samaritans called for urgent government action to address the root causes, including poverty.

Evening Standard

Free open access needs to be the norm for Canadian research

Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality.

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25 years into a new century and housing is less affordable than ever

Of all the problems facing Australia today, few have worsened so rapidly in the past 25 years as housing affordability.

The Guardian - UK

This government has one last chance to take a progressive path. Otherwise, we’re at the point of no return

In her spring statement, I urge Rachel Reeves to look beyond short-term economic stability – and towards tackling long-term inequality, says former Labour shadow chancellor John McDonnell

The Conversation

Despite some key milestones since 2000, Australia still has a long way to go on gender equality

Australia has a gender problem. Despite social, economic and political reform aimed at improving opportunities for women, gender gaps are increasing and Australia is falling behind other countries.

The Conversation

Rescuing Nigeria: how to break the cycle of decline and bring progress

Nigeria has abundant human and natural resources but remains mired in underdevelopment. There are high levels of poverty, corruption, unemployment and inequality. The country is currently witnessing a rise in ethnic militias and terrorism, adding to the threats posed by armed herdsmen’s deadly clashes with rural communities over land.

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Trump’s first term polarized teens’ views on racism and inequality

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 be the land of the free but is really the land of racism.”

The Guardian - UK

Amid all the noise about the UK’s ‘two-tier’ justice system, there is silence on class

New sentencing guidelines for England and Wales address gender and ethnicity but ignore poverty

AAP

'So much strength': women call for end to violence

Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality.

Al Jazeera

Women worldwide march to demand end to violence, inequality

Demonstrations from Buenos Aires to Lagos demand justice for victims of femicide and urge reforms to protect women.

The Independent UK

Protests on International Women's Day in Turkey demand protection from domestic violence

Thousands of women have taken to the streets of Turkish cities to mark International Women’s Day, protesting inequality and violence against women

The Independent UK

Harman appointed UK special envoy for women and girls

Baroness Harman said the ‘job is far from done towards ending women’s inequality’.

Reason

Is Science Rigged for the Rich?

A recent study claiming inequality of opportunity in the sciences commits statistical and conceptual errors that make its findings meaningless.

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