racial inequality
Coverage of racial inequality in the Nexus archive.
- The hidden costs of low-tax states
U.S. states are divided in their tax revenue sources, with 27 states relying heavily on sales and consumption taxes in 2025, while 21 depend more on income taxes. States like Texas and Florida, which lack income taxes, generate most revenue through consumption-based taxes, whereas states such as California and New York rely on income and corporate taxes. This shift may disproportionately affect lower-income households and exacerbate racial inequalities.
- Far-left group calls out New York officials for taking too long to issue reparations as 'disservice' to Blacks
The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) criticized New York officials for delaying the release of a state reparations report until 2029, calling the extension a 'disservice' to Black communities. The delay, embedded in the state budget, adds three years to the timeline for a report examining slavery's legacy and proposing remedies. NYCLU's Chantelle Williams emphasized ongoing harm from discrimination and questioned lawmakers' commitment to addressing systemic inequality.