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Inequality

A nurse measures a monkeypox vaccine

Experts Fear Repeat of Covid Failures as US Hoards 80% of Monkeypox Vaccines

"How many more times must we approach public health emergencies with both hands tied behind our backs by this pharmaceutical monopoly model?"

Jake Johnson ·

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz speaks during an event

Behind Starbucks Union-Busting Stands CEO Who Got $940,000,000 Richer During Pandemic

"His personal pandemic wealth gains of $940 million alone could pay for a $3,847 bonus for every Starbucks worker," notes a new report.

Jake Johnson ·

Minor League Baseball

Major League Baseball Players Launch Drive to Unionize 'Outdated, Exploitative' Minors

"Minor leaguers represent our game's future and deserve wages and working conditions that befit elite athletes who entertain millions of baseball fans nationwide."

Brett Wilkins ·

Striking Minneapolis teachers and education support professionals hold placards in front of the Justice Page Middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota on March 8, 2022.

Want to End the Teacher Shortage? Start Valuing Education

Too many lawmakers are happy to dole out subsidies for the rich and corporations while resisting pay increases for educators.

Rebekah Entralgo ·

Gustavo Petro celebrates after winning Colombia's presidential election

A Proposed Wealth Tax on Colombia's 4,700+ Richest Would Raise $1 Billion

The progressive tax proposed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro would impact a small percentage of the nation's wealthiest while raising millions to address widening inequality.

Omar Ocampo ·

Grain in Ethiopia

'Disaster Capitalism at Its Worst': Profits of Grain Giants Spark Global Criticism

"As a short-term measure there are strong arguments for a windfall tax on the food oligopoly," said Natalie Bennett, a U.K. Green party peer.

Jessica Corbett ·

A woman looks through a box at a food bank.

More Americans Than Ever Rate Themselves as 'Suffering' in New Survey

A growing share of Americans also report high levels of daily stress and worry, according to Gallup.

Julia Conley ·

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Investments in Projects Over People: An Equity Point of View on the Inflation Reduction Act

Until the work of communities of color is seen as essential and not optional for climate, our work remains unfinished.

Tamara Toles O'Laughlin ·

A 17-year-old receives a first dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at a mobile clinic during a back to school event offering school supplies, face masks, vaccinations, and other resources for children and their families at the Weingart East Los Angeles YMCA on August 7, 2021. (Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)

'Terrible Idea': Biden Preparing to Shift Costs of Covid Treatments, Vaccines to Patients

"We must push back," said one doctor. "Free provision of vaccinations, Paxlovid, and monoclonals has been critically important."

Kenny Stancil ·

Thousands of workers marched from Argentina's presidential office to its congressional building in Buenos Aires on August 17, 2022 to demand government action to address the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Argentine Unions Lead Mass Demonstrations for Higher Wages, Lower Prices

"We can't continue with this level of inflation where every day we keep losing parts of our salary," said one labor leader.

Kenny Stancil ·

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