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Persistent educational inequalities are a feature of schools, too – and schools and homeschooling operate in close relation to each other.
A man steps out of the trailer he lives in at a homeless encampment at Strathcona Park in Vancouver in December 2020.
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Adopting a universal basic income requires a fundamental restructuring of the existing social safety net in Canada, and would not necessarily conquer income inequality and poverty.
U.S. reliance on food assistance is rising during the coronavirus pandemic as more people grapple with economic hardship.
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A food policy researcher helps make sense of the lexicon of US food policy terms, and explains how they relate to racial justice.
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The climate is changing and extreme weather disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe. It’s more important than ever to examine who is bearing the brunt of this change.
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Taking part in sport at university can bring huge benefits.
Women who work outside the home in Papua New Guinea often continue shouldering the same domestic and child care responsibilities as before.
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A new study explores how feelings of relative poverty can negatively affect gender dynamics among households.
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Nurseries play a hugely important role in local communities.
Volunteers prepare food bags for children left without free school meals during the holidays in October 2020.
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Spending decisions can often be explained by looking at who voted for the party in government.
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New Zealand’s government seems to trust scientists the most, the US government, the least.
Jacinda Ardern after claiming victory on election night in October 2020.
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The pandemic delivered a political year like no other. The risk now is that the country returns to a ‘normal’ that wasn’t working to start with.
Black and Hispanic students are underrepresented in Advanced Placement courses in computer science.
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Racial disparities in the tech sector begin well before college.
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The omnibus law on job creation puts efforts to bring about social change to almost 24 million Indonesians living with a disability in reverse.
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Schools cannot deal with inequality alone, but can help to provide joined-up support.
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The government has done a good job so far, but it will have to direct future support to the Australians most likely to spend.
Art featuring the slain Rio politician Marielle Franco, whose 2018 murder remains unsolved.
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The 2018 murder of Rio city councilwoman Marielle Franco inspired record numbers of Black women to get involved in politics. Winning proved harder – but it isn’t the only point of their campaigns.
Students of St. George’s Girls’ Secondary School in Nairobi.
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Our findings suggest that it is time to take Kenyan youth seriously as politically important actors.
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Australia has a huge opportunity to design a recovery strategy that strengthens our resilience to future shocks and ensures the country’s long-term, sustainable prosperity.
When budgets get tight, health care can suffer.
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Elder economic insecurity is a problem for all races, but it’s far more common for people of color, particularly in certain states.
Flames approach houses during the Blue Ridge Fire on Oct. 27, 2020 in Chino Hills, California.
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A fire scientist offers a six-point strategy for preventing wildfires and living safely in flammable landscapes.
The American suburban population has increased dramatically in the last few decades.
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Suburbs are more racially and economically diverse than ever, making them key battlegrounds for the election.