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The Albanese government has ordered an inquiry into native title – why is it needed?

Commonwealth Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced that the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) would review the Native Title Act to “rectify any inefficacy, inequality or unfairness”.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2024

How Does Your Pay Compare to Elon Musk’s?

Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar pay package puts inequality back in the spotlight.

Kiplinger · Jun 19, 2024

Wednesday briefing: Why private schools have 10 times the outdoor space of state schools

In today’s newsletter: The inequality between fee-paying schools and the rest in terms of green space has been described as ‘staggering’. Why is the disparity so big, and what impact is it having on children?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

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Canadians are feeling increasingly powerless amid economic struggles and rising inequality

If you feel like you’re being pushed around in life, you’re not alone. Our recent research has found that Canadians are increasingly feeling a sense of powerlessness in their lives. This sentiment has been steadily increasing, driven by economic challenges and rising perceptions of inequality.

The Conversation · Jun 17, 2024

Playing fields sold off, swimming pools closed down – state-school children don’t have a sporting chance

A Guardian report has revealed the huge areas of outdoor space owned by UK private schools. It’s time for this inequality to end, says journalist Robert Verkaik

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2024

Systemic by Layal Liverpool review – the price of prejudice

A bracing and informative exploration of the myriad ways that racism and inequality hurt people

The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2024

There is no recovery for the Conservative party until it purges itself of Reform-lite ideas

This cheap politics of envy distracts from Britain’s most pressing issue: inequality, says former Tory MP Justine Greening

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

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America’s problem is massive inequality – not ‘woke’ educated elites

Fake populists like Elise Stefanik (Harvard ’06) and Josh Hawley (Yale ’06) attack higher ed to protect corporations and the rich

The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2024

Bangladesh’s ‘missing billionaires’: A wealth boom and stark inequality

A newly built residential complex is Dhaka’s most expensive building, highlighting the country’s economic disparity.

Al Jazeera · Jun 11, 2024

Levelling up has been a total failure – here’s the evidence

In the UK’s 2019 general election, regional inequality took centre stage. Conservative candidate Boris Johnson harnessed the widespread pro-Brexit sentiment and capitalised on how the Labour Party had been weakened under Jeremy Corbyn to storm to victory.

The Conversation · Jun 10, 2024

Career stagnation, inequality risks media women exodus

Research on women in media reveals a growing dissatisfaction with the industry, driven by concerns about pay and a lack of promotional opportunities.

AAP · Jun 9, 2024

Why some inheritance regimes are more unequal than others

Wealth matters, but its effects on long-term growth can be surprisingly complicated, new research finds

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Muted election win for Modi may usher in new era for India’s oligarch class

Defeats for ruling Bharatiya Janata party in Uttar Pradesh highlight underbelly of malcontent over inequality and lack of jobs

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024

Being a feminist in China: A battle lost in advance

In China, the ruling Communist Party encourages women to focus on motherhood and the home, rather than self-emancipation. While some Chinese feminists have tried to denounce the inequality and discrimination they face, their numbers are dwindling amid a crackdown by authorities. Our correspondents report.

France 24 · Jun 7, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Four charts that prove the huge financial pressure many Australian households are under

From people spending less to increasing inequality and money worries even among the affluent, data shows widespread pain

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2024

‘Sliding doors’: the groundbreaking study charting the lives of 167 Australians over 34 years

Likened to the UK series Seven Up!, the Brotherhood of St Laurence’s Life Chances shines a light on inequality in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2024

Women in Sport’s 40 years mark both progress and need to end inequality

Charity founded in 1984 highlights that work still needs to be done to eradicate inequality between the sexes in sport

The Guardian - UK · Jun 1, 2024

Starmer must introduce wealth tax after Labour wins election, top Blair aide says

Senior adviser who worked for Tony Blair and Gordon Brown says there is an ‘urgent imperative’ for a new government to address wealth inequality in Britain

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The Conversation · May 31, 2024

Race still divides South Africa – study shows little transformation in new suburbs in country’s economic hub

As South Africa reflects on 30 years of democracy, it’s important to ask whether its cities have changed for the better when it comes to racial mixing.

International Business Times · May 31, 2024

African Tech Startups Cater To Continent's Needs

African startups, addressing overlooked needs, are putting the spotlight on a burgeoning tech scene, despite challenges like inequality and limited digitalisation.

Roll Call · May 29, 2024

Is Congress still ‘The Last Plantation’? It is for staffers, says James Jones - Roll Call

“Racial inequality in the congressional workplace is the most important issue affecting our democracy that we’re not talking about,” he says.

France 24 · May 28, 2024

South Africa heads to polls as unemployment and inequality grip the nation

When South Africa's ANC, founded by Nelson Mandela, swept to power in 1994, it promised "a better life for all". But today, South Africa is worse off than it was 30 years ago and the ruling party could lose its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's election, with voters frustrated with soaring…

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

As a palliative care worker, I want a better conversation about health inequality

There is a growing awareness of how women’s pain has been minimised in our society and our healthcare system

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

Cate Blanchett, like most Australians, thinks she’s middle class. An expert on class explains why that matters

Cate Blanchett, whose net worth is estimated at A$140 million, has described herself as “middle class” – unwittingly unleashing a furore.

International Business Times · May 27, 2024

'Huge Change': Mexico Expected To Elect First Woman President

Mexico is on course to elect its first woman president this weekend, with two front-runners competing to break the highest political glass ceiling in a country with a history of gender violence and inequality.

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