inequality
Report: Sexual discrimination rampant
August 1, 2011Sexual discrimination on the job, including sexual harassment, is much more rampant, and takes many more forms, than is generally realized, a new report from the Institute for Women's Policy Research says.
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Racial wealth gap grows to record highs
July 28, 2011Wealth gaps have always been much greater than income gaps, but the changes have never seen the magnitude in the past few years.
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Justices dig into details of Wal-Mart sex discrimination
April 1, 2011The Supreme Court is trying to determine whether Wal-Mart's female workers have the right to sue the company as a class.
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A modest essay on extraordinary paychecks
March 31, 2011Every fourteen minutes in 2009, hedge fund manager David Tepper made President Obama's annual salary.
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More wealth than ever, but billions still starve
November 8, 2010The world has more than enough wealth to ensure every adult on the planet a significant nest egg - but that doesn't mean people aren't starving.
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