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Poverty
Colleges Are Ignoring Food Insecurity, Which Affects Half of Students
Talk about social mobility is all the rage in higher education right now, but let's get real.
Government Study Confirms $7.25 Minimum Wage Is Poverty Trap for Millions of Americans
The $7.25 federal minimum is pushing people into poverty.
How Hurricane Response Efforts Are Sorting People Into “Deserving” and “Undeserving” Poor
Some of us are both more vulnerable and more likely to be excluded from help and human decency.
What if We Talked About White Poverty the Way We Talk About Black Poverty?
Everyone suffering economic hardship deserves a hand, but some get more sympathy than others.
This Year’s Poverty Data Looks a Lot Different When You Break It Down by Race
The solutions remain the same every year.
Economic Update: Corporate Capitalism in Decline
This week's episode discusses capitalism and hurricanes and more.
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If You’ve Never Lived in Poverty, Stop Telling Poor People What They Should Do
A minimum wage job cannot support a family.
In Covering Hurricanes, Media Should Focus on Poverty and Climate Change
“Some people faced with a disaster can't just pick up and leave.”
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As Cities Grow Worldwide, So Do the Numbers of Homeless
Homelessness is more visible and varying definitions prevent global comparison.
How Welfare’s Work Requirements Can Deepen and Prolong Poverty
Losing welfare benefits when they're between jobs can plunge nursing home aides into extreme economic hardship.