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Inequality
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A U.N. Poverty Expert Breaks Down the Sorry State of Economic Equality in America
Researcher Philip Alston offers a sharp criticism of U.S. policymakers' response to poverty.
Why We’re Behind on Saving the World
The United Nations' sustainable development goals have two critical problems: they contradict one another, and they focus on economic growth.
These Three Maps Show Where Poverty Is Worst in America
Twenty-four states saw their poverty rate decline in 2016.
Four Good Reasons You Should Be Skeptical of the Claim That Biology Explains Inequality
Four crucial facts about race, sex, and biology that contradict this messy argument.
Should Home Health Aides Be Given More Responsibility—and Better Pay?
A new book argues that re-thinking the role of home health aides would both improve health outcomes for elderly Americans and reduce income inequality.
Inequality Is Bad for Your Health
People who feel they are treated unfairly have physiological markers of elevated stress.
Seceding School Districts Leave Vulnerable Kids Behind
A new report takes a critical look at the school secession craze.
The Trouble With Trying to Keep Up With the Kardashians
New research shows economic inequality spurs people to take greater risks. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: John Lamparski/Getty Images)…