New study: Strengthening collective labor rights can help reduce economic inequality
The findings suggest that when workers are free to advocate for higher wages and better benefits for themselves, it also benefits society as a whole.
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Study finds most violent crime rates have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of homicides across the United States declined by 16% in 2024, continuing a recent downward trajectory, according to the latest crime trends report from the Council on Criminal Justice.
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Charitable giving grew to nearly $600B in 2024. A booming stock market is to thank
Giving to nonprofits engaged in education, health, arts, culture and humanities, the environment, and animals reached all-time highs.
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Norway offered residents a chance to win a $1,000 prize for recycling; now 97% of all plastic bottles are returned
A new study found that people are more eager to recycle when offered a chance to win a large sum prize, instead of a guaranteed 10 cents. And in Norway, this approach is a reality.
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A majority of people around the world support paying a carbon tax
Even in the U.S., where the policy was least popular, half of those surveyed said they'd support a climate tax that redistributes wealth.
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These schools are trying a new 'pay-it-forward' student loan plan: 'No interest, no fees'
The Hawaii Renewable Learning Fund pitches a new way to approach student loans — without the crushing interest rates.
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