Growing inequality and sputtering economies have helped fuel a wave of leftist victories that may soon extend to Brazil and Colombia.
Tag: Income Inequality
The New Political Cry in South Korea: ‘Out With Man Haters’
After slow gains in women’s rights, the country is facing a type of political correctness enforced by young men angry at feminists, saying they undermine opportunity.
Why Bragging About Your Wealth In China Can Get You Censored
Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray.
In China, Bragging About Your Wealth Can Get You Censored
Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray.
W.H.O. Scolds Rich Nations for Travel Bans and Booster Shots
As wealthy countries react to the new Omicron virus variant with travel bans and booster shots, the World Health Organization scolded them, calling the steps ineffective and unfair.
Pressure Grows on G20 Nations to Get Covid Vaccines to the Poor
The world’s leaders are focusing on preventing future pandemics, but experts say rich nations are not doing enough to help the poor survive the current one.
U.N. Group Blames Unequal Vaccine Access for Bigger Global Economic Gap
Wealthier countries with high vaccination rates have had speedier economic recoveries than poorer countries with low vaccination rates, the International Labor Organization said.
Seeking Solutions to Global Challenges
At the Athens Democracy Forum, world leaders met to discuss the challenges democratic governments face around the world
Yet Another Covid Victim: Capitalism
Two economic experts from two different nations agree that the pandemic has altered the world’s economy and brought capitalism and its power into question.
‘Squid Game,’ the Netflix Hit, Taps South Korean Fears
The dystopian Netflix hit taps South Korea’s worries about costly housing and scarce jobs, concerns familiar to its U.S. and international viewers.