MYSTERIOUS: 17 | Mind Blowing Facts

How Robert Reich Teaches — and Why Inequality Is Still the Lesson

Director, producer of The Last Class discuss Reich’s skill in the classroom and his career-long focus on economic disparities.

Capital & Main · Jul 23, 2025

Is today’s political climate making dating harder for young people?

The last year has highlighted a political divide between young men and women. Data from elections in several countries shows that women aged 18-29 are becoming significantly more liberal, while young men are leaning more conservative. And a recent 30-country study found generation Z more divided than other generations on…

The Conversation · Jul 22, 2025

Nine households control 15% of wealth in Silicon Valley as inequality widens

Report finds wealth divide widened in Silicon Valley at double the rate of the whole US over the past decade

The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025

Four African billionaires richer than 750 million people living on the continent

Africa’s wealth disparity has reached unprecedented levels, with just four billionaires now holding more wealth than 750 million people combined – half the continent’s population.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 10, 2025

Voices: Readers torn on wealth tax – from ‘the only counterbalance’ to ‘utterly counter-productive’

YOUR VIEWS: Discussion of a wealth tax has ignited a lively debate among our community, with some calling it a necessary step to tackle inequality and fund public services, while others warned it would drive away investment and harm the economy

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025

10 Laws That Have Been Weaponized Against the Average Citizen

Laws are meant to protect, guide, and ensure justice for everyone, regardless of wealth, status, or power. Yet, history and modern headlines alike show that some laws have been twisted, stretched, or outright weaponized against the very people they were designed to serve. From surveillance to civil forfeiture, these legal…

Clever Dude · Jul 8, 2025

Tax season in South Africa: the system is designed to tackle inequality – how it falls short

South Africa’s personal income tax system is in the spotlight as the country’s tax filing season gets under way. Personal income tax is an important way of redistributing income from higher-earning to less-well-off individuals.

The Conversation · Jul 8, 2025

Modi government called ‘out of touch’ for claiming India is one of world’s most equal nations

World Bank data seized upon by government – but economists say it doesn’t paint the full picture

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' Delivers Tax Cuts for Wealthy, Deep Welfare Cuts for Millions: Who Wins and Who Loses?

The Senate passed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on 1 July, delivering major tax breaks to top earners while cutting Medicaid and public aid, sparking backlash over rising inequality.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2, 2025

Australia’s life expectancy gap narrows but men in disadvantaged areas dying almost seven years earlier

Major causes of death contributing to inequality are lung cancer, respiratory illness and heart disease, ANU researchers say

The Guardian - AU · Jul 1, 2025