Demanding a new political discourse in which the poor are no longer blamed for their poverty in the wealthiest nation in history, hundreds of impoverished … Poor People’s Campaign Marches on Wall Street Against ‘Lies of Neoliberalism’Read more
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The Poor at the Crossroads
The 54th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., just passed. Dr. King was shot down while organizing low-wage sanitation workers in … The Poor at the CrossroadsRead more
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People Don’t Become Homeless. This Cruel Society Makes Them Homeless.
Shelter is a basic survival need, along with food, clothing and health care. But it’s even more than that. It’s also a psychic and spiritual … People Don’t Become Homeless. This Cruel Society Makes Them Homeless.Read more
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Afghanistan Faces “Tsunami of Hunger”
The World Food Program is warning Afghanistan is facing a “tsunami of hunger.” The group estimates 23 million Afghans face acute food shortages, including nearly … Afghanistan Faces “Tsunami of Hunger”Read more
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Over 40% of US Households Are One Paycheck Away From Poverty
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40% Families Had Zero Income in Ladakh, 90% Didn’t Get Cash in Jan Dhan
A research survey done in Ladakh after the sudden lockdown was announced on March 25 has found that the income of 40% families had become … 40% Families Had Zero Income in Ladakh, 90% Didn’t Get Cash in Jan DhanRead more
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Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and Hunger
More than 240,000 people worldwide have already died of Covid-19, and before the pandemic finishes, it could kill hundreds of thousands, even millions, more. But … Secondary Impacts of Covid-19 Could Increase Global Poverty and HungerRead more
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Additional 230 Million Indians Fell Below Poverty Line Due to the Pandemic
At a time when the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging India, a report prepared by the Centre for Sustainable Employment at Azim … Additional 230 Million Indians Fell Below Poverty Line Due to the PandemicRead more