Greg Kaufmann

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Greg Kaufmann is a contributing writer for The Nation and a fellow at New America. Previously, he was the creator and editor of TalkPoverty.org and a poverty correspondent for The Nation. He has appeared on numerous national and local programs on networks including PBS, MSNBC, and NPR, and his work has been featured by CBS News, The Washington Post, and Business Insider, among others. He lives in his hometown of Washington, DC, with his wife, son, and two daughters.

PovertyJune 20, 2019

The Right’s Cure for Poverty: Hard Work and Father Figures

At a hearing, Republicans told a familiar story while the Poor People’s Campaign presented a bold budget proposal.

Greg Kaufmann
PovertyJune 18, 2019

Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty

An historic forum revealed consensus on the need for policies like raising the minimum wage and affordable childcare—and some big differences.

Greg Kaufmann
PovertyMay 10, 2019

Trump Has A New Solution for Poverty: Pretend Poor People Don’t Exist

A proposal to redefine “poverty” would throw potentially millions of low-income people out of government-assistance programs.

Greg Kaufmann
CitiesMay 7, 2019

DC’s Leaders Shouldn’t Wait to Prioritize Racial Equity

Activists in Washington say the mayor’s proposed budget would worsen disinvestment in black communities.

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Election 2020April 15, 2019

The Plan to Save Our Economy

By curbing corporate power and reinvigorating the public sector, we can create an economic and political system that works for everyone.

Greg Kaufmann
EducationMarch 22, 2019

All Families Should Be Able to Afford Childcare, and Here’s How

A new bill would also make sure childcare providers earn a living wage.

Greg Kaufmann
PovertyMarch 5, 2019

We Know How to Cut Child Poverty in Half. Will We Do It?

A new report outlines how to help millions of US children living in poverty.

Greg Kaufmann
PovertyFebruary 25, 2019

‘We Need to Start Calling These Folks Out by Name’

The Poor People’s Campaign is pushing DC officials to do more for economic justice in the nation’s capital.

Greg Kaufmann
PovertyFebruary 4, 2019

Want to Eradicate Hunger in America? Take on Racism.

A new study found that people who experience discrimination are almost twice as likely as others to struggle with hunger.

Greg Kaufmann
Social JusticeJanuary 21, 2019

How the Poor People’s Campaign Is Building a ‘New Electorate’

A conversation with Reverend Liz Theoharis on the campaign’s broad agenda for 2019.

Greg Kaufmann

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Greg Kaufmann

PovertyJune 20, 2019

At a hearing, Republicans told a familiar story while the Poor People’s Campaign presented a bold budget proposal.

PovertyJune 18, 2019

An historic forum revealed consensus on the need for policies like raising the minimum wage and affordable childcare—and some big differences.

PovertyMay 10, 2019

A proposal to redefine “poverty” would throw potentially millions of low-income people out of government-assistance programs.

CitiesMay 7, 2019

Activists in Washington say the mayor’s proposed budget would worsen disinvestment in black communities.

The stakes are higher now than ever. Get The Nation in your inbox.

Election 2020April 15, 2019

By curbing corporate power and reinvigorating the public sector, we can create an economic and political system that works for everyone.

EducationMarch 22, 2019

A new bill would also make sure childcare providers earn a living wage.

PovertyMarch 5, 2019

A new report outlines how to help millions of US children living in poverty.

PovertyFebruary 25, 2019

The Poor People’s Campaign is pushing DC officials to do more for economic justice in the nation’s capital.

PovertyFebruary 4, 2019

A new study found that people who experience discrimination are almost twice as likely as others to struggle with hunger.

Social JusticeJanuary 21, 2019

A conversation with Reverend Liz Theoharis on the campaign’s broad agenda for 2019.