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Why the System Feels Rigged To Young People

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

Who is to blame for today’s financial inequality?

Financial inequality solutions and wealth inequality's impact are reshaping lives. From stagnant wages to soaring debt, this article uncovers the causes and possible fixes.

Three Top Immigration Myths Debunked

By April Nisan Ilkmen, Adler University
April Nisan Ilkmen, Adler University

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Discover the truth about common immigration myths in America, including misconceptions about education, English proficiency, and acculturation challenges.

The Dangers of Deregulation: Lessons from the Fourth Turning

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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The Fourth Turning's crisis phase is here, bringing deregulation risks that affect wealth inequality, environmental safety, and public protections.

The Real Agenda Behind Abortion Restrictions

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Kamala Harris’s questioning of Justice Kavanaugh highlights the gender inequality in abortion restrictions and their profound impact on women’s autonomy and societal participation.

How Benefits Stigma Deepens Britain's Poverty Crisis

By Imogen Tyler, Lancaster University
Imogen Tyler, Lancaster University

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Stigma against benefits has made devastating poverty acceptable in Britain

The Misunderstanding of 'Born in the USA' 40 Years On

By Diane Winston, USC
Diane Winston, USC

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‘Born in the USA’ turns 40 − and still remains one of Bruce Springsteen’s most misunderstood songs

How the Matthew Principle Shapes Our Economy and Society

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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You've probably heard the saying "the rich get richer" before. But have you ever stopped to wonder why that tends to happen? 

How Violence in the Neighborhood Can Impact Kids’ Brains

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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A new study finds that growing up around community violence changes brain development in kids and teens. Specifically, it makes the amygdala overly reactive.

Staggering Inequality and Loss of Upward Mobility Betrays the American Dream

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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The belief that America is a land of opportunity where hard work pays off used to be a virtual article of faith for most citizens.

The Pursuit of Leisure: Why Americans Still Work Long Hours

By Gary Cross, Penn State
Gary Cross, Penn State

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Why is free time still so elusive? There have been massive gains in productivity over the past century. So why are people still working so hard for so long?

The Hidden Struggle: Two-Thirds of Renters Facing Financial Burdens

By Grant Alexander Wilson and Tyler Case
Grant Alexander Wilson and Tyler Case

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Even as housing markets cool in some areas, housing affordability is the worst in over four decades due, in part, to sustained post-pandemic inflation and comparatively higher interest rates.

The Overlooked US Crisis: Economic Struggles in the Rural Southern States

By Peter A. Coclanis and Louis M. Kyriakoudes
Peter A. Coclanis and Louis M. Kyriakoudes

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For a brief moment in the summer of 2023, the surprise No. 1 song “Rich Men North of Richmond” focused the country’s attention on a region that often gets overlooked in discussions of the U.S. economy.

Intersectionality Explained: From Feminism to Critical Race Theory

By Christina Hymer, University of Tennessee
Christina Hymer, University of Tennessee

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What is intersectionality? A scholar of organizational behavior explains

Why Some Youth Face Higher Hurdles in Today's Economy

By Kausik Chaudhuri and Muhammad Ali Nasir, University of Leeds
Kausik Chaudhuri and Muhammad Ali Nasir, University of Leeds

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If you’re taking the first steps in your career right now, you’re doing so in the face of a high cost of living and an increasingly inaccessible housing market.

Breaking Stereotypes: Homeless People & Financial Responsibility

By Jiaying Zhao, University of British Columbia et al
Jiaying Zhao, University of British Columbia et al

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When people hear the term, they tend to associate it with mental illness or problematic substance use. Individuals experiencing homelessness are heavily stigmatized, dehumanized and perceived to be less competent and trustworthy.

The Financial Struggles of the 'Uncomfortably Off'

By Marcos Gonzalez Hernando, UCL
Marcos Gonzalez Hernando, UCL

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Recently, there seem to have been a lot of people like William, in privileged jobs and on six-figure salaries, complaining that they’re “struggling” – including to The Times, The Independent, the Mail and the Telegraph.

Inequality and Heatwaves: How Social Factors Shape Your Experience

By Laurie Parsons
Laurie Parsons

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Global heating has increased the likelihood of temperature extremes, but your exposure to them is not solely determined by the climate.

The Unseen Poverty of Mississippi: A Journey Through Desolation

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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With a careful eye, the video unveils the harsh reality of a region that stands as a chilling testament to the decline of the United States.

Basic Income Could Help Create a Just and Sustainable Food System

By Kristen Lowitt and Charles Z. Levkoe
Kristen Lowitt and Charles Z. Levkoe

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Canada’s food system is experiencing ongoing stresses from supply chain disruptions, price inflation and extreme weather events.

How The US Is Seriously Wasting Its Poverty Tax Dollars

By Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com
Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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The United States has a higher rate of poverty than other advanced democracies . This has led to a situation where many people struggle to make ends meet, despite working and living in a wealthy country.

British Columbia’s Take on Contraceptives Should Inspire the Rest of North America and the World

By Candace Johnson
Candace Johnson

People march through downtown Atlanta in June 2022 to protest the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.

Unconscious Biases Continue to Hold Back Women in Medicine

By Jennifer R. Grandis
Jennifer R. Grandis

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If you work at a company, university or large organization, you’ve probably sat through a required training session meant to fight gender and racial discrimination in the workplace.

Why Has Inequality Been Growing in the US and Around The World

By Fatema Z. Sumar
Fatema Z. Sumar

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U.S. income inequality grew in 2021 for the first time in a decade, according to data the Census Bureau released in September 2022.

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