All articles tagged with #social policy
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Politico
The article discusses the potential and challenges of a new government initiative to create child savings accounts, aiming to provide financial security and opportunities for children, with hopes for expansion and integration with social programs, while addressing concerns about accessibility and privatization risks.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Common Dreams
Since Trump's reelection, the top 10 richest Americans have gained nearly $700 billion, highlighting a significant increase in wealth concentration among the ultra-rich, driven by policies like tax cuts that have widened economic inequality and undermined the financial stability of working-class Americans. Experts call for reforms such as wealth taxes, higher corporate taxes, and social safety net expansions to address this growing disparity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Comic Book Club
DC Comics canceled the 'Red Hood' series shortly after its release, citing violations of social policy related to Gretchen Felker-Martin's online posts, particularly following her comments on the death of Charlie Kirk. Felker-Martin, a horror author and trans woman, acknowledged warning DC about potential backlash but did not regret her posts, which she felt were justified. The cancellation was abrupt, and Felker-Martin expressed no desire to work with DC again.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com
Germany's governing coalition has reached an agreement on a new basic child benefit allowance, which will bundle together existing benefits and improve access through digitalization and automation. The initial cost is estimated to be around 2.4 billion euros from 2025, with the cost expected to reach around 6 billion euros in 2028. The compromise clears the way for a corporate tax relief program and is seen as the last major social reform fitting into the government's budgetary framework. The draft law for the basic child allowance will be submitted for consultation before being approved by the cabinet.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Japan's population has fallen for the 12th consecutive year, with deaths rising and the birth rate continuing to sink. The population stood at 124.49 million in 2022, representing a decline of 556,000 from the previous year. Japan has one of the lowest birth rates in the world, as well as one of the highest life expectancies, resulting in a swelling elderly population, shrinking workforce, and not enough young people to fill in the gaps. The situation is so dire that Japan's Prime Minister warned lawmakers in January that the country is "on the brink of not being able to maintain social functions" due to the falling birth rate.