poverty

Politics

The Political ‘Poornography’ of JD Vance

Lennard J. Davis / The Conversation Aug 13, 2024 Contrary to the portrayal in his bestselling memoir, the GOP veep candidate was never impoverished, and his family never had to worry about money. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Social Justice

California Cut Poverty During the Pandemic, But It Was a Temporary Fix

Mark Kreidler / Capital & Main Jul 17, 2024 The effect of social safety net programs during Covid created interesting lessons to be learned. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Courts & Law

Locked Up With No Place To Go

Liz Theoharis, Shailly Gupta Barnes / TomDispatch May 22, 2024 Instead of seeking solutions to end poverty, cities across the country are turning to the courts to criminalize the unhoused. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Poor People’s Campaign Marches On

Jenna McGuire / Truthdig Dec 4, 2023 Celebrating the 56th Anniversary of MLK’s original event and enduring vision. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Arts & Culture

A Righteous Farewell from Tibet’s Maestro

Siddhant Adlakha / Truthdig Oct 11, 2023 It’s a striking final vision with which Tseden leaves us: a place that embodies an understanding, or perhaps even a latent human desire, to live in harmony with nature. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

A Bittersweet Milestone for the Anti-Poverty Movement

Shailly Gupta Barnes / Other Words Jul 28, 2023 Two years after the first payments went out, we need to bring back the Child Tax Credit that lifted millions out of poverty. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

UN Report Reveals 165 Million People Plunged Into Poverty in the Past Three Years

Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Jul 18, 2023 Covid-19 pandemic, wars and other violence, and extreme weather disasters driven by human-caused climate change—have pushed around 165 million people into poverty around the world. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

More Than 500,000 Americans Are About to Lose Their SNAP Benefits

Ed Bolen / CBPP Jul 14, 2023 An additional 750,000 older adults are newly at risk thanks to the return of pre-pandemic work-reporting requirements. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Despite Feeling the Pinch, Richest 10% Still Detached From Reality

Marcos González Hernando and Gerry Mitchell / Inequality.org Jul 7, 2023 High earners need to come around to the idea that they would benefit from progressive taxes and other policies to create an economy that works for everyone. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground