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US politics
fromBig Think
6 days ago

Why the American dream no longer moves upward

Housing unaffordability drove voter shifts in 2024, pushing young people—especially young men—away from Democrats and toward Republicans amid declining social mobility.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Z are dating people 25% better than them. They're calling it 'throning'-and experts say it's a quick-ticket to long-term success | Fortune

It's no secret that knowing the right people can open doors. Now, Gen Zers are attempting to get a fast-track ticket to success by dating people in high places-or "throning," as the viral trend is being called. The new slang term essentially means dating someone who boosts your social status, and nearly 30% of singletons have been using it as a leg up the hierarchy, according to the dating app Plenty of Fish.
Relationships
#poverty
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Books

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'I don't think I could take bots online criticising my arse, my face, my dress sense. People looking at things other than my politics'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Books

Katriona O'Sullivan: 'I don't think I could take bots online criticising my arse, my face, my dress sense. People looking at things other than my politics'

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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Angela Rayner's exit: a loss that exposes Labour's deeper faultlines | Editorial

Angela Rayner resigned over a stamp duty breach, and Sir Keir Starmer's reshuffle strengthens Labour's modernising faction, altering the party's balance.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Sue Gray questions class-based civil service scheme

Whitehall will limit its main internship to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds to boost working-class representation, prompting questions about the evidence and wider impacts.
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Video games
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Does the UK video games industry have a class problem?

Concerns about social mobility in the games industry indicate a risk of becoming an elitist field.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's business elite and the illusion of meritocracy DW 07/11/2025

Social background significantly influences who holds power in Germany's corporate structures, with over 80% from the top economic classes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dining across the divide: He didn't believe women still face discrimination in the workplace'

The conversation highlights differing perceptions of gender discrimination and education's role in social mobility.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
4 months ago

California's High Living Costs and High Poverty Sharpen Its Economic Divide

California's economic landscape has shifted to stark class divisions characterized by high poverty rates among minorities.
#education
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
NYC politics

The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren't Discussing

Education is largely overlooked in New York City's mayoral race, despite its potential to bridge social divides.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Film

'The Great Gatsby' turns 100. What's it like teaching it today?

Recent lessons on The Great Gatsby connect its themes of class and social immobility to modern contexts, engaging students through relatable drama.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

London dominates England's social mobility league with top 20 places

London constituencies dominate the list of best social mobility in England, highlighting regional inequalities.
Children's life prospects vary widely based on location, particularly for those from low-income families.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The $40 Billion Issue the N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Aren't Discussing

Education is largely overlooked in New York City's mayoral race, despite its potential to bridge social divides.
more#education
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
4 months ago

David Deming named Harvard College dean - Harvard Gazette

David Deming has been appointed as Danoff Dean of Harvard College, starting July 1, for his expertise and leadership in education and economic issues.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'Young people excited for their future invest in their present'

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery helps at-risk youth build futures through training, mentoring, and social mobility initiatives.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 months ago

From caterers to shoemakers: British businesses honoured in 2025 King's Awards for Enterprise

The King's Awards for Enterprise honor resilience and innovation among UK businesses, including diverse sectors promoting social mobility and sustainability.
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