The Globalist

The overall gender gap and the political representation gap specifically is still a century from closing at the current pace.

Health outcomes are even closer but moving in the wrong direction.

The “forgotten” Americans – to whom Trump solemnly promised that they would be forgotten no more – are likely to go empty-handed.

Why can’t 20th century tools be used to address 21st century income inequality?

The U.S. government already spends less on education and science than at almost any other time in history. Trump’s tax plan will cut those investments even lower.

What are the realistic options to tackle the scourge of crass inequality in rich welfare states?

61 million children in China grow up effectively parentless. Imagine the consequences on their development.

Education is the most powerful tool for building a fairer, more humane and inclusive world.

The lack of workers trained for a more technologically demanding workplace is slowing growth.

Improving educational standards in Timor-Leste is vital for its future success.