Truthout
Poverty
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Dying From Climate Change While Poor
From India to Arizona in the United States, poor people are dying from climate change, extreme heat and the lie of independence.
Rural Challenges, Real Solutions
Organizations have found coalition building to be an effective path to success all over the rural South.
Shortchanging Rural Americans
Rural America has a greater need for investment but is getting less of it.
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To Limit Housing Discrimination, Close Affordable Housing Loopholes
In cities, some affordable housing policies are not sustainable, and are really only affordable for a select few.
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Is the Internet a Luxury?
Yes, the Internet is at least part luxury.
State General Assistance Programs Are Weakening Despite Increased Need
General Assistance programs provide a safety net for the very poor yet continue to weaken considerably.
Scott Walker Has a Terrible Plan to Drug Test Welfare Recipients
Unfortunately, this idea has gained popularity in recent years.
Poor Bear the Brunt of Corruption in India’s Food Distribution System
With a network of 60,000 ration shops, India's public food distribution system is mired in corruption and inefficiency.
Widespread Public Support Bolsters Bill to End Restrictions on Abortion Coverage
The EACH Woman Act would nullify existing abortion bans and prevent future blocks to access for low-income women.
Connecting Pediatricians to Local Anti-Poverty Resources Can Improve Child Health
Students at UNC created a health toolkit to address the increasing childhood poverty in North Carolina.