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Are school vouchers a good way to assure children in failing schools to get a good education? Or does giving public money to private schools rob public schools of badly needed dollars and thus make failing schools worse? How about letting students choose whatever public schools they want to attend, regardless of where they live? …
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The Great Migration transformed the nation — but millions of Black people never left their Southern communities. Instead, they boldly defied Jim Crow to build business empires of their own. Their unlikely success makes their stories all the more remarkable. How Black Americans in the South Boldly Defied Jim Crow to Build Business Empires of…
It is abundantly clear that our current economic system is deepening the chasm between the haves and have nots. But a new economy is taking root that could remake our society with structures and systems that honor our humanity, invest in our collective healing and well-being, and help us transition toward a model of democratic…
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People who drive through stop signs without stopping cause 700,000 traffic accidents a year, a third of which result in personal injuries. But those days may be ending. A new automated enforcement company is providing local governments AI-equipped cameras for installation on stop signs. The company does not charge the governments a dime but makes…
South Africa is moving toward paying all people between the ages of 18 and 59 a regular grant, regardless of their health, wealth, or even their promise to seek work. Free money? South Africa floats universal basic income for all https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/08/free-money-south-africa-floats-universal-basic-income-for-all Related Reading
A silent cycling revolution is under way in India. The government has begun giving bicycles to schoolgirls in rural areas, and the results have been astonishing. The girls’ lives have improved, their school dropout rate has dropped, and much more. India’s schoolgirls are leading a silent cycling revolution https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g98lgyj38o Related Reading
The USDA has a long history of refusing to lend money to Black farmers, approving smaller loans to Black farmers compared to white farmers, and foreclosing quicker on Black farmers than white farmers. To rectify this, the Biden administration has given more than $2 billion to more than 23,000 victims. But is it enough? US pays $2bn…
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One of the most unique resources featured in our ‘Resources for a Better World‘ guide is this amazing collaboration involving Mother Jones, The Center for Public Integrity, and Reveal. “A government program gave formerly enslaved people land after the Civil War, only to take nearly all of it back a year and a half later….
Despite facing numerous challenges and occasional disappointments, the resilience of the Bolivian people shines through. Their unwavering commitment to organizing and resisting efforts that threaten their community resources is both admirable and essential. The importance of centering Indigenous economics and cultural practices in movements for sustainability and resilience cannot be overstated. These time-honored traditions offer…
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In 2022, malaria killed 608,000 people around the world, 95 percent of them in Africa and 80 percent of them children under the age of 5. But hope is on the way. A new, relatively cheap malaria vaccine has been sent to several African countries and tens of millions more doses are promised. Officials say 500,000 child…
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