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Issues affecting income, wealth distribution, and financial opportunity.

The Latest Round of Anti-DEI Attacks Targets Maternal Health
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The Latest Round of Anti-DEI Attacks Targets Maternal Health

Conservative efforts to stymie equity and inclusion efforts are causing severe consequences for marginalized communities.

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Study Hall: ‘Does Ethical Shopping Exist?’
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Study Hall: ‘Does Ethical Shopping Exist?’

Study Hall answers questions from our community centered on a specific theme. This week we focus on the validity of ethical consumption.

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Can Financial Literacy Education Fix Inequality?
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Can Financial Literacy Education Fix Inequality?

Financial literacy education is often suggested as a remedy for poverty, ignoring how policy, not lack of knowledge, drives economic inequalities.

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How the Asian Wealth Gap Breaks from Wealth Stereotypes
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How the Asian Wealth Gap Breaks from Wealth Stereotypes

The Asian wealth gap is also the highest of any racial category, with some Asian nationalities among the worst-paid in the country. 

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How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements
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How Financial Crises Shape Social Justice Movements

May 1893 was the beginning of an economic recession with strong parallels to the present day. 

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How “In God We Trust” Became More Than a Motto
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How “In God We Trust” Became More Than a Motto

“In God We Trust” is a key example of U.S. civil religion: an ideology that has often cloaked abuses of power in the trappings of religious faith.

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Why Do Banks Receive Bailouts Over Other Financial Issues?
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Why Do Banks Receive Bailouts Over Other Financial Issues?

With the current political and economic system, special measures to protect financial markets are seen as urgent over efforts to support the survival of everyday people.

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What Closing the Gender Pay Gap Would Look Like
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What Closing the Gender Pay Gap Would Look Like

In recognizing Equal Pay Day, we must center the most marginalized and affected by the wage gap in order to achieve gender pay equity.

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How SNAP Benefits Fall Short for Millions
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How SNAP Benefits Fall Short for Millions

Despite being a lifeline for millions who would otherwise not be unable to eat, SNAP benefits often keep recipients in a constant cycle of poverty.

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How Rising Food Costs Threatens Food Security
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How Rising Food Costs Threatens Food Security

The pandemic exposed and exacerbated existing economic inequalities in one of the wealthiest nations, with rising food costs despite insufficient food access at the forefront.

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