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...system that many think does more harm than good. But what are the economic costs of this populist upsurge? While economists have expressed skepticism, there was little tangible evidence until recently. Now, we need only look to the aftermath of Brexit for answers. Market responses to the EU referendum send a clear message. Specifically, these reactions show the dangers of...

...system, but neither, says Eric Kaufmann, were driven by personal economic circumstances...[Nigel Farage addresses the US CPAC conference] Were Farage and Trump appealing to forces beyond the pocket book? For months, commentators have flocked to diagnose the ills that have supposedly propelled Trump’s support, from the Republican primaries until now. As in Britain, many...

...systems at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plants 1 through 3, which experienced nuclear fuel meltdowns. Over 160,000 people were forced to evacuate from Fukushima prefecture. The radiation exclusion zone initially covered more than 5,400 square miles, but has slowly decreased as decontamination efforts have progressed. In total, more than 470,000 people evacuated...

...system. Through this unions, employers, and state work together and develop policies to avoid issues of racism and wider social welfare issues (Connolly, Marion, and Lucio, 2014). References, Sources and Links Connolly, H., Marino, S. and Lucio, M.M. (2014) ‘Trade union renewal and the challenges of representation: Strategies towards migrant and ethnic minority workers...

...systems and practices. Two decades and more of community struggle has led to the re-opening of a greatly refurbished Govanhill Baths in 2022. The opening of a revitalised £9.5m community facility is entirely down to the engagement and actions of everyone who was involved in the campaign, not least the women of Govanhill. United We Will Swim! Interview with Fatima Uygun...

...system for blood donations in 2022. LGBTQIA+ civil rights movement in Northern Ireland - achievements and challenges One of the key achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community over the last 25 years has been the passing of equal marriage – ensuring equal recognition of marriages between same sex and heterosexual couples in 2020, 7 years after England and Wales and 5 years...

...system to be exploitative, and while there are targeted fights on issues such as pay and pensions, it was also claimed that this is a fight more generally to reclaim higher education as a force for good. Union activism in a precarious working environment Being an activist within UCU is an important identity, particularly for precarious workers, with one rep explaining...