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Citing compassion, backers want medical marijuana

Pacific Standard Time — Sunday, October 28, 2012

Citing compassion, backers want medical marijuana: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A vote for an item on the Nov. 6 ballot to legalize medical use of marijuana in Arkansas would enable cancer patients and other people suffering from chronic conditions to get relief when other drugs aren't diminishing their ...

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Obi links insecurity in Africa to poverty, unemployment, inequality, corruption

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, September 30, 2024

... inequality among the variables fueling insecurity and conflicts in Africa. “I joined global leaders, former presidents, prime ministers, serving ... View article...

Historic racism still negatively affects the way paintings of black people are perceived

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, September 26, 2024

In some instances, the racist attitudes behind such paintings have been explicitly expressed by artists or painting owners, making them well- ... View article...

Seven Children: Inequality and Britain's Next Generation by Danny Dorling review

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, September 30, 2024

Inspired by the documentary Seven Up! and based on real data, this important book exposes the extent of inequality in the UK and what it means for ... View article...

UN study tour on the Holocaust, racism and its impact today

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 08, 2024

The first-ever United Nations study tour on Nazi racism , the Holocaust, and its lasting impact on today's society. View article...

What does it mean to be poor? The Australian government isn't sure

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, September 30, 2024

Australia is terrible at measuring poverty. In fact, the country can’t even agree on what poverty is. Is it just about how much you get paid? What if you own your own home? What if you have access to almost everything you need, but you just don’t have a lot of cash? View article...

National Social Policy 2030 emphasises social welfare, inclusion

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 21, 2024

“Social issues such as poverty, inequality , mental health and child protection demand our immediate attention and action,” she said at the launch of ... View article...

Universities must do more to create a society free from gender inequality

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, September 30, 2024

... inequality . In its report, the CGE urged universities to provide adequate funding for gender transformation to achieve their employment equity ... View article...

Albanese's cabinet reshuffle is a chance to reset the rhetoric on immigration and multiculturalism

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 10, 2024

... racism and the role they can play in preventing it. To make that a reality, our elected officials will need to lead with anti- racist words and ... View article...

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National Social Policy 2030 emphasises social welfare, inclusion

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 21, 2024

“Social issues such as poverty, inequality , mental health and child protection demand our immediate attention and action,” she said at the launch of ... View article...

Launch Of The Taskforce On Inequality And Social-Related Financial Disclosures

Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, October 17, 2024

... and financial institutions, addressing inequality , social risks, and opportunities alongside existing climate and nature-related frameworks. View article...

Italy should set up an independent and effective equality body and do more to counter hate speech

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 22, 2024

In a new report the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) calls on Italy to set up a fully independent and effective equality ... View article...

Bangladesh backslides in reducing inequality: Oxfam

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 21, 2024

Dropped from the 2nd position in the previous edition of the Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, Bangladesh now stands in 5th place in ... View article...

Wealth inequality: role of innovation or political influence

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 21, 2024

Income inequality can rise even as poverty decreases. The accumulation of wealth by the richest does not automatically mean that the poor are getting ... View article...

Gender Stereotypes from the Perspective of Slovaks

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, October 21, 2024

Gender inequality is a long-standing social and economic issue that persists in various parts of the world, despite the growing emphasis on ... View article...

Penn State student organizations rally for immigration, anti-racism justice

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 22, 2024

... racist sentiments around campus so we wanted to have everyone collectively organized against racism and discrimination in all forms.” The street ... View article...

People of colour in UK struggling to access mental health services to deal with racism trauma

Pacific Standard Time — Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The report includes recommendations for how the UK government can provide more support for mental health in young Black and ... View article...

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