Heather McGhee

New York

Writer at Freelance

Author #TheSumofUsBook, creator #TheSumofUsPod. Board Chair @ColorofChange. Views are my own. IG/FB: @HeatherCMcGhee

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Articles

Why Inequality Threatens Governments Today

Jan 6, 2025 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

Why does inequality threaten the stability of governments? How does extreme wealth disparity fuel social unrest? What are the economic and political costs of inequality? Why is addressing inequality essential for global stability? A warning for the future: Will we act or allow further decline? Why Inequality Threatens Governments Todayby Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.comIn 2016, like many others, I believed in the promise of transformative change.
Trump 2.0: Learning the Hard Lessons

Dec 10, 2024 | democracyjournal.org | Patrick Gaspard |Heather McGhee |Fernand R. Amandi |Ilyse Hogue

By The Editors from Winter 2025, No. 75 – 1 MIN READ Donald Trump won. What now? Here at Democracy, that’s the question that hasn’t left our minds since November 6. So we asked some of the smartest thinkers and political analysts we know to examine the different facets of our new reality: Why did our warnings about democracy fall short? Why didn’t abortion rights prove decisive?
How COVID-19 Highlighted Race and Health Inequities

Aug 26, 2024 | innerself.com | Sonia Anand |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

What did COVID-19 reveal about race and health inequities? How can better data collection improve public health outcomes? Why is community engagement key to addressing health disparities? What role does culturally tailored communication play in public health? What are the actionable steps for improving health equity based on COVID-19 lessons?
The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs All Of Us

Aug 21, 2024 | reformedjournal.com | Heather McGhee |Rebecca Wever

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together Published by One World in pp / $ / 978-0525509585 Normally, non-fiction isn’t my wheelhouse. As a middle school teacher, I tend to read books I can use in my classroom or fiction that makes my mind happy. But earlier this year, I saw an Instagram post about Heather McGhee’s book that deals with the costs of racism, and I was curious.
San Vicente Resort attracts dozens of players to its first Pickleball Tournament

Jul 24, 2024 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Heather McGhee

Pickleball competitors of all skill levels, from recreational to advanced, came together Saturday, June 29 to play on 12 courts at San Vicente Resort. Tournament Lead and avid pickleball player Nim Miranda, the San Diego Country Estates Association executive assistant, suggested and planned every aspect of the event. She reached out and collaborated with an experienced and well-known tournament director, Dorcy Norton, to make the day a success.
The Real Agenda Behind Abortion Restrictions

Jul 22, 2024 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

In this Article:What are the political motives behind restricting abortion access? How do these policies affect women’s participation in society? What broader agenda is at play with restrictive abortion laws? How can we challenge and resist efforts to limit women’s rights? Why are there no laws restricting men's control over their bodies?
How Benefits Stigma Deepens Britain's Poverty Crisis

Jun 27, 2024 | innerself.com | Imogen Tyler |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

I Wei Huang/ShutterstockBritain is in a poverty crisis. Over 14 million people (one in five) are living in poverty. Of these, 4 million, including 1 million children, are classed as destitute: regularly unable to meet basic needs for shelter, warmth, food and clothing. Cuts to the welfare state over the last decade have contributed to a deepening of poverty in Britain not seen in any of its European neighbours.
Calculating the ‘White Bonus’

May 10, 2024 | capitalandmain.com | Heather McGhee

The existence of white privilege, the idea that unseen, unconscious advantages afforded to white people shapes systemic injustice, has been hotly contested since the term was popularized by women’s studies scholar Peggy McIntosh in 1988. Many working class and poor whites have questioned how they could possibly experience privilege while living through things like food insecurity, lack of medical care or stable housing, and low quality schools.
How the Matthew Principle Shapes Our Economy and Society

Mar 11, 2024 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

You've probably heard the saying "the rich get richer" before. But have you ever stopped to wonder why that tends to happen? The answer lies in a fascinating concept called the Matthew Principle. Named after a famous biblical story, this principle has profound implications across many areas of life. The Parable Behind the PrincipleThe Matthew Principle is named from the Parable of the Talents in the Gospel of Matthew.
Staggering Inequality and Loss of Upward Mobility Betrays the American Dream

Feb 27, 2024 | innerself.com | Robert Jennings |Isabel Wilkerson |Richard Rothstein |Heather McGhee

The belief that America is a land of opportunity where hard work pays off used to be a virtual article of faith for most citizens. Work hard and play by the rules, and you can better your life while ensuring a brighter future for the next generation. But today, respect for major U.S. institutions is cratering, especially regarding faith in the economy as a fair and functional system.