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A new study argues that community energy projects in England and Greece act as “care infrastructure,” providing not just renewable energy but also social support, local resilience, and democratic participation for their communities. This reframes how we value these grassroots initiatives, highlighting their role in tackling both the climate crisis and social isolation, especially in underserved areas.
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A new political science perspective brings to light the forgotten work of Hubert Harrison, an early 20th-century Black intellectual who developed a theory of racial capitalism long before the term was popularized. The article argues that his radical ideas, which combined Marxism with a sharp critique of race, offer a critical missing piece in the history of modern social and political theory.
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A new study analyzing 40 years of US data reveals that the growing wage gap between professional/managerial jobs and other occupations is significantly driven by the rising requirement for graduate degrees. The research shows that while a bachelor’s degree is less likely to land you a top job now than in 1980, a master’s or doctorate has remained a powerful key, explaining 19% of the growth in wage inequality.
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