This week, the US Census Bureau released 2017 poverty data, reporting that 12.3% live below the federal poverty line. This means that about 40 million … Poor in America needs to unite peacefully with love and voteRead more
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Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age
Children who grow up in poverty or who are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged may be more likely in old age to score lower than … Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old AgeRead more
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Curious Case of a Jharkhand Village Where No One Has Ration Card
The village of Chandarpara lies a few kilometers to the west of the Ishaqpur panchayat of Pakur district in Jharkhand. About 3,000 villagers reside in … Curious Case of a Jharkhand Village Where No One Has Ration CardRead more
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The Poor in America
Imagine this: every year during the Great Recession of 2007-2009 there were nearly four million home foreclosures. In that period, with job losses mounting, nearly … The Poor in AmericaRead more
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Hundreds Arrested in Nationwide Day of Action for New Poor People’s Campaign
As many as 1,000 people were arrested in civil disobedience protests in cities across the United States Monday during a national day of action for … Hundreds Arrested in Nationwide Day of Action for New Poor People’s CampaignRead more
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The New Poor People’s Campaign in Marks, Mississippi
This week, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival began an organizing tour meant to connect and lift up the struggles of … The New Poor People’s Campaign in Marks, MississippiRead more
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NYC Livery Driver Commits Suicide at City Hall, Blaming Uber & Politicians for Financial Ruin
in the United States, New York City taxi drivers held a vigil on Tuesday to honor livery car driver Douglas Schifter, who killed himself in … NYC Livery Driver Commits Suicide at City Hall, Blaming Uber & Politicians for Financial RuinRead more
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Thousands to see in the New Year sleeping rough on the streets
Thousands of UK families are suffering acute social distress, their lives blighted by low income, debt or homelessness. Last week, a committee of MPs in … Thousands to see in the New Year sleeping rough on the streetsRead more
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UN is investigating extreme poverty … in America, the world’s richest nation
The United Nations monitor on extreme poverty and human rights has embarked on a coast-to-coast tour of the US to hold the world’s richest nation … UN is investigating extreme poverty … in America, the world’s richest nationRead more