The Financial Hardships of Trump’s Friends

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org May 9, 2018 Trumponomics is a thin veneer of an excuse for giving America’s rich, such as billionaire Carl Icahn, whatever they want, while sticking it to everyone else. (At left, a drawing of Icahn.) Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan, Chief Trump Enabler, Personifies Conservatism’s Decline

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Apr 16, 2018 The journey of the retiring speaker of the House may be tragic, but he bears great responsibility for the trouble he and the Republican Party face. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Drug Testing Plan Considered for Some Food Stamp Recipients

JULIET LINDERMAN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2018 If a plan allowing states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing comes to fruition, it will be a win for conservatives seeking ways to curb the safety net program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Food Box’ Idea Draws Criticism From Democrats, Others

JULIET LINDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 16, 2018 Critics say a proposal to replace the food stamp program with deliveries of food would punish the poor. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Inside Amazon’s Abusive Labor Practices

Marshall Auerback / AlterNet Jan 26, 2018 The company routinely pays wages barely above the poverty line, while using intrusive surveillance systems to monitor the workforce and measure if targets were met. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Deep in Trump Country, His Base Remains Faithful

Claire Galofaro / The Associated Press Dec 27, 2017 Whenever bad news registers in this part of Appalachia, the president isn't blamed—because the allegiance of those here is as much emotional as it is economic. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

How Not to Balance the Budget on the Backs of the Poor (Video)

By Robert Reich / RobertReich.org May 31, 2017 Donald Trump wants to slash services for the underprivileged to expand the military and give corporations and rich Americans big tax cuts. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Americans Are Increasingly Turning Their Backs on the Poor

Staff / Truthdig Jan 28, 2016 A growing number of states are booting poor people from assistance programs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Here Are Some of the Reasons It’s Messed Up to Make the Poor Prove They Deserve Government Aid

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 9, 2015 Legislators want to limit how citizens in need spend government benefits and force them to give up their privacy and freedom in the process. The Washington Post's Emily Badger explains why this is evidence of a blatant double standard. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America’s 14 Richest People Made More Money Than Needed to Fund Food Stamps for 50 Million People

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Oct 9, 2014 It gets worse. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Congress Cut $8.7 Billion in Food Stamps in Same Year We’ll Spend $22 Billion to Fight Islamic State

Juan Cole / Truthdig Oct 1, 2014 The GOP Congress’ assault on the American working class has been waged with the pretext that the federal government has no money (what with being in debt and all). Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Paul Ryan: Obama’s Approach to Poverty Perpetuates the Problem (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 28, 2014 It should come as no surprise that Rep. Paul Ryan wouldn't cotton to the Obama administration's take on targeting poverty in these times of economic unrest and income inequality. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )