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Why the rich are getting richer

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

Original reporting by Richard Littlemore

Why the rich are getting richer
CommunityAnd how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy. Why the rich are getting richer is included as a short source-linked brief in the September edition.Photo: Richard Littlemore

Where the work begins

And how a widening wealth gap is damaging democracy.

What follows

Further reporting continues across the university network.

At a glance

  • Campus: UBC Vancouver & Okanagan (Point Grey & Kelowna)
  • Focus: Community impact & civic life (Community)
  • Outcome: Verified reporting (September 2026 issue)
Sources 1
  1. Original reporting · magazine.alumni.ubc.ca

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