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Racial fluidity is more common than you might think
Most social scientists agree that racial differences come not just from biology, but also from changing social realities. In the 20th century, categories of race in the United States were redefined across many dimensions – the children of Italian, Slavic, … Continue reading
What can doormen teach us about inequality?
Mixing across social class boundaries is rare in the United States and becoming rarer. In places like New York City, the professional elites often live in well-manicured and exclusive buildings in coveted areas like the Upper East Side, and entry … Continue reading
Ending the Charitable Deduction is Part of the Solution
To balance the budget, Republicans want to raise revenue by getting rid of tax loopholes instead of raising rates. If we are getting rid of loopholes, what about eliminating the income tax deduction on charitable contributions? Ending the charitable deduction … Continue reading
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Tagged charity, fiscal cliff, politics of inequality, religion, taxes
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Adding Health Care Spending to the Poverty Equation
I discussed the challenges of measuring poverty in the United States in a three part series on this blog last year. The official poverty line is based on pre-tax income adjusted for household size. The main alternative to the official … Continue reading
The Long War Against HIV/AIDS
“HIV knows no boundaries” is a common sentiment within the HIV/AIDS advocacy community, but it elides a simple reality: black men and men who have sex with men (MSMs) are at staggeringly higher risk for contracting the disease. Here is … Continue reading
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How much is health care worth to the poor?
In my very first Inequalities blog post I considered the argument that the United States has a more generous safety net for the poor than conventional comparisons with European states would suggest because we spend so much on public health … Continue reading
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Tagged health insurance, measurement, poverty, theorising inequality
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When do charter schools work?
Are KIPP schools the solution to what ails the poorest, most disadvantaged urban students? The KIPP educational paradigm rests on a few core principles (“the Five Pillars”) – High Expectations, Choice and Commitment, More Time, Power to Lead, and Focus … Continue reading
Romney’s Tirade against the Bottom Half Does Not Represent American Values
I was going to blog about some new education research, but that can wait. I feel compelled, instead, to write about Mitt Romney’s closed-door comments about government dependency, which were leaked by Mother Jones yesterday. Here’s what Romney told a … Continue reading
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Tagged political attitudes, politics of inequality, welfare payments
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Why is the Romney Campaign Lying about Welfare?
Mudslinging and downright distortion are now an integral part of the presidential race, but one recent advertisement from the Romney campaign stands out. The ad slams Obama for allegedly changing the work requirements that were set under the 1996 welfare … Continue reading
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Tagged cash assistance, political attitudes, politics of inequality, public opinion, welfare payments
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Big Announcement: Inequalities Blog Welcomes Two New Contributor Editors
Dear Readers, The Inequalities Blog celebrates our second anniversary this month, and we are very pleased with the diverse perspectives and voices that we have brought to the blog over time. In that spirit, we are delighted to introduce Paul … Continue reading
