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A few fragments from the surprising history of equality. Cartoons by Ella Furness.

The political landscape may seem particularly bleak at present. But, if we stand back and look at the bigger picture, the dominance of rightwing populists and neoliberal policies is likely to be a temporary blip. The evidence is mounting that greater economic equality benefits all people in all societies, whether you are rich, poor or in-between. Once this is widely understood, politicians and policymakers will be forced to take note, as Danny Dorling explains.

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The author of The Reluctant Fundamentalist talks to Graeme Green about extremism, the refugee crisis and feeling at home in the past.

Marc Robert's monthly cartoon, from our June magazine.

Kim Jong-un's headline grabbing aggressive irrationalism takes some beating (though he might have met his match in recent times...)

Chandan Robert Rebeiro captures a budding Bangladeshi photographer.

He puts his life on the line to protect the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national parks. Veronique Mistiaen talks to the dedicated conservationist.

Polyp's latest cartoon, from our June magazine.

Wissam Asaad from Syria.

Power rests in the hands of a corrupt military and political oligarchy that denies people the right to self-determination, reports Hamza Hamouchene.

Simon Kneebone's cartoon from our June magazine.

Amy Booth visits a Bolivian isolated indigenous community fallen on hard times, striving to keep their culture alive