Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch Clinton’s New Anti-Poverty Proposal Is Great, but There’s a Catch
Poor families stand to gain a lot—if they earn formal wages.
Oct 14, 2016 / Monica Potts
The Federal Poverty Line Is Too Damn Low The Federal Poverty Line Is Too Damn Low
New data on poverty is encouraging, but it doesn’t tell the whole story.
Sep 14, 2016 / Shawn Fremstad
Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps Maine’s Governor Is Threatening to End Food Stamps
The move would kick 190,000 people out of the program, and it’s probably illegal.
Jun 24, 2016 / Alyssa Peterson and Jeremy Slevin
No Plumbing, No Protection: The Story of Milwaukee’s Evicted No Plumbing, No Protection: The Story of Milwaukee’s Evicted
Many of the worst symptoms of American poverty are rooted in the instability brought on by eviction, according to a new book by sociologist Matthew Desmond.
Apr 29, 2016 / Alyssa Katz
Art Matters, Even When You’re Poor Art Matters, Even When You’re Poor
I can’t often afford new toys for my son, but I can give him the gift of creativity.
Apr 19, 2016 / Alison Stine
The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism
The real violence threatening America is that of our immoral public policy choices, at home and abroad.
Feb 9, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
What South Carolinians Think About Paul Ryan’s Poverty Forum What South Carolinians Think About Paul Ryan’s Poverty Forum
Conservative leaders will outline their anti-poverty plans this weekend in one of the country’s poorest states.
Jan 8, 2016 / Alyssa Peterson and Melissa Boteach
Why a Criminal Record Shouldn’t Disqualify Someone From Public Assistance Why a Criminal Record Shouldn’t Disqualify Someone From Public Assistance
No one should go hungry for a crime that they have already served time for.
Sep 2, 2015 / Rosie Flores
There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It? There’s a Solution to Homelessness. Why Aren’t We Funding It?
A story of why we need Housing First.
Aug 19, 2015 / James Abro
4 Tough Questions on Poverty for the Republican Presidential Candidates 4 Tough Questions on Poverty for the Republican Presidential Candidates
This first debate of the 2016 election is an opportunity for the leading Republicans to go on the record about the issues that matter most to working families. But they probably wo...
Aug 5, 2015 / Marisol Bello