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.
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, ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fact Check: Child poverty comparison for northern Europe uses old and inaccurate data
A misleading comparison of child poverty rates across Nordic countries and the UK has been made on social media by using ...
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 ...
Argentina's poverty rate spikes in first 6 months of President Milei's shock therapy
The Argentinian government statistics agency says the official poverty rate in Argentina jumped to about 53% during the first ...