Sunday, December 22, 2024

Tag: poverty

If poverty is a moral issue, then the U.S. is bankrupt

The Poor People’s Campaign, ahead of its June 18 gathering, is calling out the false pro-corporate rhetoric on poverty, wages, and inflation.

The keep Africa poor and dependent project

Western powers (dried-up imperial forces) do not want Africa and Africans to flourish and become strong, this is clear to all.

Why are we torching our best tool to end child poverty?

Ada Mae’s beautiful blonde curls are wild on this sunny, mild winter afternoon. I’ve just picked her up from...

The federal poverty line struggles to capture the economic hardship that...

You can’t work your way out of poverty in low-wage jobs.

Getting out of poverty shouldn’t be about luck

I grew up poor and undocumented. Here's what I've learned.

‘Our house is on fire:’ Activists urge G7 to immediately address...

“What we’ve seen is simply rich countries doing too little too late and not taking up their responsibility, and unfortunately this G7 has not changed that at all.”

A plan to end poverty in the United States

A new congressional resolution asserts it’s not only possible to end poverty, but morally necessary.

US voters want government funding to go to healthcare, education, and...

These poll results come as President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Package will be voted on tomorrow in the House.

Child poverty in the US could be slashed by monthly payments...

Fifty years later, Congress and the nation are again debating a major boost in government support for families with children.

How hypocrites in high places have contributed to the riots in...

A decades-long wealth grab by the richest Americans has left millions of Americans on the brink of poverty — and poverty begets violence.

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Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.

Pregnant woman in labor cited under Kentucky anti-homelessness law

Pregnant homeless woman in labor ticketed under Kentucky’s anti-camping law, sparking national outrage over the criminalization of homelessness.

Elon Musk for Speaker of the House? Republicans float billionaire amid spending bill fight

Republicans propose Elon Musk as Speaker of the House after his role in sinking a spending bill, raising unprecedented ethical and governance concerns.

Israeli soldiers enforce kill zone in Gaza, targeting civilians and leaving bodies to rot

Israeli forces implement open-fire policies in Gaza’s Netzarim Corridor, targeting civilians and leaving corpses uncollected as a warning to others.

Syria’s new fundamentalist government: Women ‘biologically’ unsuited to politics, universities to be segregated

The comments provoked a firestorm of protest among Syrian women and, well, non-fundamentalists.