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War on Poverty
War on Poverty news and analysis from The Nation
October 1, 2018
In December, a group of low-income mothers in Mississippi will begin receiving $1,000 a month, no strings attached.
July 5, 2018
Despite a UN report on poverty in the US, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti doubles down on cruel, anti-poor laws.
June 25, 2018
Meet three leaders—an 83-year-old labor activist, a mom from Appalachia, and a homeless community organizer—who are trying to flip the dominant narrative of poverty in America.
June 18, 2018
A new book shows the impact of the financial crisis on everyday lives.
June 14, 2018
Activists are getting at least some members of Congress to listen to the real stories of poverty and injustice in America.
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June 5, 2018
If he had been elected, there is no telling how transformational this new approach might have been.
June 5, 2018
If there is not a dramatic turn in course, the next downturn will erase what gains there have been and leave most Americans in worse straits.
May 21, 2018
Mayors wanted to use a portion of $570 million in unspent cash assistance to help their poorest residents pay water bills and buy diapers. The state said no.
May 13, 2018
A conversation with campaign co-chair Rev. Liz Theoharis about finishing what MLK started.
April 27, 2018
Father Patrick Conroy reminded members of Congress that their decisions have an impact on income inequality. Now he’s out.