Poverty

Trump’s Cuts to Food Stamps Almost Made the Pandemic Worse

Trump’s Cuts to Food Stamps Almost Made the Pandemic Worse Trump’s Cuts to Food Stamps Almost Made the Pandemic Worse

Advocates halted changes, set to go into effect today, that would have left nearly a million US residents hungry.

Apr 1, 2020 / Arvind Dilawar

Working Behind the Scenes in the Pandemic

Working Behind the Scenes in the Pandemic Working Behind the Scenes in the Pandemic

A visual diary of the invisible workforce keeping our economy moving during this crisis.

Mar 30, 2020 / Photo Essay / Peter van Agtmael, The Nation, and Magnum Foundation

Child Waiting for food in Mexico

12 Coronavirus Funds That Will Help the Most Vulnerable 12 Coronavirus Funds That Will Help the Most Vulnerable

The stimulus package won’t reach everyone who needs help right now.

Mar 27, 2020 / no-paywall / Shirley Ngozi Nwangwa

This Is What an Opposition Party Is Supposed to Sound Like

This Is What an Opposition Party Is Supposed to Sound Like This Is What an Opposition Party Is Supposed to Sound Like

Bernie Sanders’s moral outrage and devastating sarcasm struck back against a GOP assault on poor and low-income workers. 

Mar 27, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

The Coronavirus Crisis Is Making a Guaranteed Income More Likely Than Ever Before

The Coronavirus Crisis Is Making a Guaranteed Income More Likely Than Ever Before The Coronavirus Crisis Is Making a Guaranteed Income More Likely Than Ever Before

Republicans are pushing through a means-tested, non-universal cash assistance bill. Our podcast explains why that’s a mistake.

Mar 23, 2020 / More Than Enough / Francis Reynolds

If the UK Can Protect Workers From Covid-19 Layoffs, Why Not the US?

If the UK Can Protect Workers From Covid-19 Layoffs, Why Not the US? If the UK Can Protect Workers From Covid-19 Layoffs, Why Not the US?

House members Rosa DeLauro and Mark Pocan have a plan to keep Americans working.

Mar 21, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless

The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless The Revival of the National Union of the Homeless

The experiences and organizing efforts of the homeless can teach us all about taking action together in this unprecedented time.

Mar 20, 2020 / Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

A target worker stocks goods at a store in Riverside, California

Amid a Pandemic, Target Employees Work in Fear Amid a Pandemic, Target Employees Work in Fear

Target and many other big retailers have yet to provide paid sick leave, endangering workers and customers.

Mar 19, 2020 / no-paywall / P.E. Moskowitz

As Low-Income Workers Lose Hours and Jobs, Pressure Mounts to Halt Evictions

As Low-Income Workers Lose Hours and Jobs, Pressure Mounts to Halt Evictions As Low-Income Workers Lose Hours and Jobs, Pressure Mounts to Halt Evictions

The United States already had an affordable housing crisis before the pandemic hit. Now many more are at risk of homelessness.

Mar 19, 2020 / no-paywall / Bryce Covert

Free Tests, Free Vaccines: Remove the Wealth Barriers to Fighting COVID-19

Free Tests, Free Vaccines: Remove the Wealth Barriers to Fighting COVID-19 Free Tests, Free Vaccines: Remove the Wealth Barriers to Fighting COVID-19

We can’t address a pandemic without eliminating economic hurdles to public health.

Mar 13, 2020 / no-paywall / John Nichols

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