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Indentured Taxpayers and the Casino Economy

donaldjeffries • 1513 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Inequality Labor Rights Social Welfare Taxation Corporate Influence

Real pay and benefits for American workers have fallen over the past decades.
The wealthy often have significant advantages in society, benefiting from their backgrounds.
The current economic system presents challenges for younger generations, leading to calls for systemic changes.

It's All-Out War On the Vulnerable

¡Do Not Panic! • 1159 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23

🏥 Health Politics Public Health Government Policies COVID-19 Response Social Welfare

The British government eliminated the position of minister for disabled people, impacting the representation of disabled individuals.
The US government aims to change the definition of disability to reduce the number of people classified as disabled.
Governments are implementing policies that underreport disabilities, showing a lack of responsibility towards vulnerable populations.

Friday brief: Council makes reserve raid plan to meet adult social care costs

NN Journal • 255 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🌍 World Politics Government Social Welfare Budget Local government Elections

The council is using reserves to cover growing adult social care costs.
Residents may see a 4.99% increase in council tax to fund services.
Local government faces financial crisis with funding gaps that need addressing.

Our Media Is Fueling Vigilantism Against Homeless People

The Column • 1650 implied HN points • 03 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Homelessness Violence Social Welfare

Media coverage of homeless people can fuel vigilante violence.
Sensationalist media contributes to dehumanizing the most vulnerable in society.
Dehumanizing narratives in media can lead to violence and disregard for social systems.

Unhoused and Unwell on Transit

The Discourse Lounge • 1481 implied HN points • 15 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Mental health Homelessness Legislation Social Welfare Law enforcement

Using chokeholds can have deadly consequences, even if not intended.
Mental illness can be pervasive and untreated, leading to tragic outcomes.
Addressing homelessness and mental health issues requires systemic changes and interventions.

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Marianne's back on the campaign trail. Here's how "love will win"

Krystal Kyle & Friends • 1159 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential Candidate Policy Progressive Social Welfare

Marianne Williamson is running for president in 2024.
Her campaign will focus on universal healthcare, free child care, paid family leave, and other key progressive policies.
She plans to discuss how her ideas have evolved since the 2020 campaign, considering recent events like the pandemic and protests.

Less-than-Universal Basic Income

Hypertext • 19 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economics Social Welfare Policy Government Taxation

Universal Basic Income (UBI) has gained popularity, but its implementation faces challenges in terms of cost and fairness.
Alternative approaches like a permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit offer a more feasible path for large-scale cash transfers.
Expanding the Child Tax Credit could address concerns about cost and fairness while still providing significant support to families in need.