Economy Oct 19 Investigation finds lower internet speeds for higher prices in poor, less white U.S. neighborhoods By Leon Yin, Aaron Sankin, The Markup
Science Jul 12 Climate change caused by wealthy nations creates harm for poorer, study says A new study published Tuesday calculates just how much climate-related loss richer countries have caused poorer countries through their carbon emissions. By Seth Borenstein, Drew Costley, Associated Press
Economy Mar 27 Why cities are piloting guaranteed income programs The idea is simple but controversial. People receive a set amount of money periodically with no strings attached. Advocates believe that this gives recipients, often in the most marginalized groups, freedom to spend it in ways that are most beneficial… By Zachary Green, Pavni Mittal
Nation Oct 28 'It's stupid,' billionaires complain about proposed tax Elon Musk isn't happy. With a personal fortune that is flirting with $300 billion, the Tesla CEO — the richest person on earth — has been lashing out at a Democratic proposal to tax the assets of billionaires like him. By Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press
Health Aug 07 Watch 5:36 COVID-19 exposed our inequities. Long COVID may exacerbate them Nearly 25% of Americans who were infected with the coronavirus are enduring symptoms of “long COVID,” which can last for months. New Republic freelance reporter Karina Piser reported on how the healthcare system is failing to recognize the symptoms and… By PBS NewsHour
Aug 03 Watch 6:29 Worsening wildfires in California's wine country threaten low-wage farm workers By Stephanie Sy, Leah Nagy, Sam Lane, Lena I. Jackson Wildfire season is here and in California alone, this year's fires have already burned more acres than at this time in 2020. In recent years, Sonoma County, north of San Francisco, where wine vineyards dot the landscape and tourism is… Continue watching
Apr 23 How infrastructure has historically promoted inequality By Candice Norwood Advocates hope the attention on Biden’s infrastructure plan will foster more conversation about the real history of inequity in American infrastructure and possible solutions. Continue reading
Jan 31 Watch 5:56 Why governments will be key to global recovery from the pandemic As nations grapple with economic recovery, which is closely linked with getting people vaccinated and arresting the coronavirus spread, it has become clear that the pandemic exacerbated the impact of the global economic fractures that predate the COVID-19 outbreak. Dambisa… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch 8:39 A city made the case for universal basic income. Dozens are following suit By PBS NewsHour Millions of Americans faced economic, housing and food uncertainty even before the pandemic. Two years ago, the mayor of Stockton, California piloted a universal basic income program in an effort to ease the pain of his constituents, sending monthly assistance… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 6:38 How U.S. history could provide a path out of polarization By Paul Solman The U.S. feels more deeply divided than it has in decades. According to social scientist Robert Putnam, the data backs up that assessment. Putnam, author of the seminal work on social capital and isolation “Bowling Alone,” believes looking back to… Continue watching