Seattle's living costs are higher than most places in the U. S. This is a big deal for people who rely on Social Security. The Social Security Administration just announced a 2. 8% increase in benefits for 2026. But will this be enough to cover the rising costs in Seattle? The cost of living in Seattle is about 13. 5% higher than the national average. This means tha...
When it comes to leadership, what a person says can reveal a lot about their character and capabilities. In a recent address, a prominent figure chose to discuss topics like yachts, trophy wives, and golf during a speech meant for a serious audience. This choice of subjects raised eyebrows and sparked concern among some observers. The speaker, known for his unco...
In São Paulo, the wealthiest city in Brazil, a stark contrast exists between prosperity and poverty. This gap is painfully evident when looking at the lives of adolescents. Between 2015 and 2020, many young people aged 10 to 19 lost their lives to homicide. Most of these victims were male and Black, facing significant educational hurdles and socioeconomic challenge...
The wealthy elite are enjoying massive tax breaks, while ordinary families struggle to make ends meet. This isn't fair. It's time to question who benefits from these policies and who's left to foot the bill. Americans are fed up. They're tired of seeing essential programs like healthcare, education, and social security being threatened. They want leaders to focus on...
People have always been curious about how economic inequality came to be. One big question is how different ways of getting food, like farming, herding, and foraging, have affected how wealth is spread out. Some people think that societies where owning land was key to producing food had bigger wealth gaps than those where hard work was the main factor. To test this ...
Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, two prominent progressive figures, recently made waves in Colorado. They drew massive crowds with their "Fighting Oligarchy Tour. " This tour is all about pushing back against what they see as the harmful influence of billionaires and big corporations on politics. The tour kicked off in Denver, where over 30, 000 people g...
Colon cancer is a big deal. It's the third most common cancer in the world. And it's getting worse in countries that are not super rich but not super poor either. This is a problem that needs attention. Let's talk about Asia. It's a huge place with lots of different countries. Some are doing great, and some are struggling. This mix of wealth and poverty can ...
Fair access to COVID-19 vaccines is crucial, but we don't know much about the situation in Ethiopia. A recent study aims to change that by exploring how different social and geographical factors influence vaccine uptake there. Let's zoom in on what's happening. In Ethiopia, it's not just about having vaccines; it's about getting them to the right people. Wealth and ...
Since January, the new Congress will have Republicans in charge of the White House, Senate, and House. Democrats need to ask themselves: Why are we in this position? The truth is, Democrats have lost trust with poor and working people for over a decade. Winning elections isn't enough if we can't keep that trust. Voters are upset because wages haven't gone up much in ...
Let's take a ride through three decades of Denmark's teen health scene. Researchers have been keeping a keen eye on the health of young Danes, tracking fifteen different health factors. These include weight issues (both overweight and underweight), common pains like headaches and backaches, emotional struggles, sleep problems, feelings of loneliness, satisfaction wit...