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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Address Unfair Global Trade. Is He Right?

Trump accuses trading partners of unfair practices and plans to impose tariffs to level trade.
Trade experts criticize Trump's exaggerations about trade disparities and hypocrisy regarding tariffs.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Says His Tariffs Will Address Unfair Global Trade. Is He Right?

Trump accuses trading partners of unfair practices and plans to impose tariffs to level trade.
Trade experts criticize Trump's exaggerations about trade disparities and hypocrisy regarding tariffs.
more#trump-administration
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Digital divide widens as 74% of regional SMEs miss out on vital support

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of SMEs outside the capital report having no access to digital support programmes such as mentoring or accelerators - compared to 67% of London-based SMEs.
Digital life
#homeownership
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Black Homeownership Sees Largest Annual Surge but Lags Behind Other Groups

Black homeownership rate increased but remains significantly lower than white homeownership, highlighting economic disparities.
The NAR report shows substantial growth in homeownership among blacks but significant gaps persists.
LA real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

This Is Where The Most Homeowners Are Facing Foreclosure

Some states have experienced record foreclosure activity in 2024 despite an overall decline in rates.
Foreclosure rates vary significantly by state, influenced by local economic factors.
more#homeownership
#community-development
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Symposium spotlights bold ideas to address Brooklyn's affordability crisis and economic gaps * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's leaders are seeking innovative policies to enhance affordability and growth opportunities for residents facing economic disparities.
fromFast Company
1 month ago
NYC real estate

Why we need to write affordable housing's next chapter

The U.S. needs a recalibrated approach to affordable housing that prioritizes accessibility, safety, and community quality for all income levels.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Symposium spotlights bold ideas to address Brooklyn's affordability crisis and economic gaps * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn's leaders are seeking innovative policies to enhance affordability and growth opportunities for residents facing economic disparities.
NYC real estate
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Why we need to write affordable housing's next chapter

The U.S. needs a recalibrated approach to affordable housing that prioritizes accessibility, safety, and community quality for all income levels.
more#community-development
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

StreetSmart7: Sam Speroni and Automobile Debt - Streetsblog California

The distribution of car ownership costs is inequitable in Los Angeles, particularly impacting lower-income and minority communities.
fromReason.com
1 month ago

Setting the Wayback Machine to 1995: "Cheap Speech and What It Will Do"

In reflecting on the disparities of access to speech, it becomes apparent that wealth significantly influences who gets to communicate effectively, overshadowing diverse ideas in mass media.
Media industry
#south-africa
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump's open door to white South Africans buys into conspiracy theory

South Africa's Expropriation Act aims to redistribute land to reduce economic disparities stemming from apartheid.
Right-wing politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump's open door to white South Africans buys into conspiracy theory

South Africa's Expropriation Act aims to redistribute land to reduce economic disparities stemming from apartheid.
more#south-africa
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Stop & Shop defends pricing amid lawmakers' scrutiny over urban area costs

Stop & Shop faces scrutiny over grocery pricing disparities in low-income neighborhoods.
Lawmakers are advocating for price reductions to support working-class families.
Stop & Shop claims it is already implementing price reductions across its stores.
#wealth-gap
more#wealth-gap
#life-expectancy
US news
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Wealthy Americans have death rates on par with poor Europeans

Even wealthy Americans face systemic health issues impacting life expectancy, exacerbated by factors like economic inequality and adverse lifestyles.
more#life-expectancy
Healthcare
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A record number of Americans are struggling to afford healthcare

Over one-third of Americans now face challenges affording quality healthcare, highlighting significant economic disparities.
#housing-market
more#housing-market
#housing-costs
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

It's not the economy stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

US households are experiencing significant inflationary pressures across multiple essential living costs, leading to a strong desire for change in political leadership.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

It's not the economy stupid, that could deliver a win for Kamala Harris

US households are experiencing significant inflationary pressures across multiple essential living costs, leading to a strong desire for change in political leadership.
more#housing-costs
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

I'm pulling in $70k a year, but living like a millionaire overseas - am I missing out on opportunities back home?

This Reddit post exemplifies the contrast in quality of life where earning U.S. salaries overseas allows for a luxurious lifestyle in developing countries.
Retirement
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

New York State Legislative Caucus Launches 'Empower Black New York' Agenda

The Empower Black New York Agenda aims to tackle economic and racial disparities faced by Black New Yorkers through strategic policy reform.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

What does it actually mean when we talk about the American working class'? | Rebecca Solnit

In the aftermath of the election, the working class was constantly invoked and rarely defined. Definitions varied, wobbled, clashed, and blurred, often serving as a badge of authenticity for politicians.
Miscellaneous
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Entitlement by Rumaan Alam review the American dream gone wrong

The novel explores racial and economic disparities through the relationship between Brooke, a Black woman, and Asher, a wealthy white man.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
11 months ago

The Legacy of Lynchings Still Hurts the Economic Prospects of Black Americans

The economic disparities faced by Black Americans today can be traced back to the historical injustices of lynchings, impacting their economic prospects and perpetuating poverty cycles.
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