Child poverty on LI: These single moms make $45G a year, too much for aid
The federal government's low poverty threshold — $30,900 for a family of two adults and two children — masks the true need ...
Many Native Americans Struggle With Poverty. Easing Energy Regulations Could Help.
A significant percentage of Native Americans don't even have electricity—thanks in part to reservations being subject to ...
Rev. William Barber II demands focus on poverty, proposes debate format to 'put facts out'
Rev. William Barber II called for the presidential campaign to focus on the poor, the truth in a post VP-debate interview.
In Argentina's poverty-hit barrios a food emergency takes hold
In Argentina's poor barrios a food emergency is taking hold as poverty rises, with malnutrition on the increase and medics ...
Guest Viewpoint: Langworthy's term has failed to deliver child poverty relief in district
Despite high child poverty rates in the 23rd District, Rep. Langworthy did not support legislation addressing the issue, ...
Michigan’s poverty rate is higher than the national average. What can be done?
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS) shows that Michigan’s official poverty rate ...
We Need a New Global Measure for Poverty
Eradicating poverty is at the top of the U.N.’s stated goals. But their measure of poverty is only half the story.
San Antonio Public Libraries addresses period poverty, places feminine hygiene products in men's restroom
Some are calling this initiative a controversial approach. The program, called the Menstrual Equity Program, launches ...
China Hands Out Poverty Payments
After more than three decades of rapid growth, the number of Chinese living below the international poverty line, defined by ...
'Kids are shoplifting for their parents' - poverty and crime in Midlands through a child's eyes
In Birmingham, close to half of children (46.4%) are classed as being in poverty. With the city council set to cut early help ...
Poverty in Argentina soars to more than 50% as government austerity bites
Argentina’s poverty rate soared to almost 53% in the first half of the year, official data released on Thursday showed, the ...
Ending UK Benefit Cap Would Slash Child Poverty, IFS Says
Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would reverse three quarters of the increase in child poverty under the last Conservative ...