Topic: Inequality
‘An equal and habitable world is possible’: academics set out sweeping vision for planetary survival
Report / 4th June 2026Humanity can raise living standards, reduce inequality and keep global heating within a 2C rise, according to a sweeping vision for planetary survival.
African countries up efforts to tax high-income individuals
Article / 11th May 2026African countries are exploring ways to tax high-earning individuals as the continent seeks to expand its revenue collection amid what experts say is a growing gulf between rich and poor.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum embraces healthcare as a human right
Blog / 20th April 2026Healthcare is neither a commodity nor the exclusive privilege of the wealthy—it is a human right. Far from “outrageous,” guaranteeing healthcare to all is about ensuring that everyone can live a rich and fulfilling life.
Tax day is a reminder of America’s unequal tax system. But we can fix it
Article / 17th April 2026There is no justification for a regressive system in which the super-rich contribute less than the rest of us.
Untaxed wealth hidden offshore by richest 0.1% surpasses entire wealth of the poorest half of humanity
News / 2nd April 2026New findings from Oxfam highlight the urgent need for coordinated international action to tax extreme wealth and end the use of tax havens.
Should billionaires have it all?
Blog / 9th March 2026In today's world of increasingly stark inequality, the case for billionaires demands close scrutiny. Lawrence S. Wittner asks if they should exist at all.
Why my vision of a Good Society is evidence-based, not utopian
Blog / 19th February 2026The blueprint for a fairer society lies in front of us. But it requires moving away from the myth of “trickle-down” economics and the stubborn pursuit of GDP growth.
‘Brazen’ political influence of rich laid bare as wealth of billionaires reaches $18.3tn
Report / 19th January 2026The world saw a record number of billionaires created last year, with a collective wealth of $18.3tn (£13.7tn), while global efforts stalled in the fight against poverty and hunger.
World’s richest 1% have brown through their fair share of carbon emissions for 2026 in just 10 days
Report / 13th January 2026The world’s richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming – only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam.
500 richest people gained record $2.2 trillion in 2025, fueling calls for wealth tax
News / 2nd January 2026Led by Big Tech billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Elon Musk, the world’s 500 richest people added a record $2.2 trillion to their collective wealth in 2025.