INEQUALITY

Sep 12 2024FINANCE

Tackling Social Security's Future: Can Closing Tax Loopholes Fund the Program Until 2100?

Imagine if Social Security's sacred guarantee wasn't on the chopping block, but rather, it was fully funded for decades to come. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) claims that cracking down on mega-rich tax dodgers could keep the New Deal program whole until the end of this century. Wyden estimates that the ul

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Wage War: How CEOs' Fat Paychecks Are Fueling Political Divides

It seems we can't agree on anything these days. But one thing that unites a divided nation? The outrage over CEO pay gaps so wide they make the Grand Canyon look like a pothole. A recent survey found that Democrats, independents and Republicans all think businesses should shrink their CEO-to-worker

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Is America's Foreign Policy Leaving American Workers Behind?

You've probably heard that free trade is good for everyone. But what if it's only good for some? This article argues that America's recent foreign policy, focused on free trade and open borders, has actually hurt American workers. It claims that while CEOs and investors have seen their profits skyr

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Aug 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

The High Cost of School Technology: A Financial Burden on US Parents

As the back-to-school season approaches, a new survey reveals that more than half of US parents are struggling to afford the technology their children need for school. The survey, conducted by mobile device recommerce company EcoATM Gazelle, found that 55% of parents have gone into credit card debt

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Aug 27 2024HEALTH

AI: The Equalizer of Healthcare - Bridging the Gap and Reducing Disparities

Healthcare disparities have long plagued society, creating unequal access to care and varying health outcomes based on race, income, and geography. However, artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a beacon of hope, offering the potential to revolutionize healthcare and foster a more equitable syste

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