inequality
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But as inequality has supercharged the gap between workers with the highest and lowest incomes, wages above the cap have grown much faster than those under the cap, Romig said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Zhu's brand of market reformism, which lifted millions out of poverty but unleashed inequality, fell out of vogue with the ascent of Xi Jinping in 2012.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Income inequality and the wealth divide in America have widened dramatically, and so has the gap in longevity and health between rich and poor.”
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
Chair Matthew Easter says it will also create "division" in schools, because branded uniforms help to reduce inequality and improve behaviour.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
It is a tragic cycle, condemning us to ever deeper inequality, and in the long run, almost no one benefits but the agents of repression themselves.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
The state judge previously threw out two terrorism-related murder charges, saying murder committed for ideological reasons—such as an alleged attempt to draw attention to inequalities in the healthcare system—doesn’t meet the legal definition of terrorism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Locke said many Texans have drawn on their faith “to attack inequalities, provide for the needy and, yes, advocate for environmental protections.”
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
He added that the trust was committed to reducing health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and had made significant improvements to care.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
"We are committed to reducing health inequalities, GP patient satisfaction is up, and waiting lists are down by 340,000 compared to July 2024," they said.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Those historical inequalities have cast long shadows on the modern world, because the literate societies with metal tools have conquered or exterminated the other societies.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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