Tag: poverty

"We give every kid in our school a desk. There are lots of kids out there that can afford to buy a desk, but they get a desk because they go to school," said the Democratic author of the bill, pushing back against GOP means-testing canards.

Poverty in history’s richest nation.

The Poor People’s Campaign, ahead of its June 18 gathering, is calling out the false pro-corporate rhetoric on poverty, wages, and inflation.

Western powers (dried-up imperial forces) do not want Africa and Africans to flourish and become strong, this is clear to all.

Ada Mae’s beautiful blonde curls are wild on this sunny, mild winter afternoon. I’ve just picked her up from...

You can’t work your way out of poverty in low-wage jobs.

I grew up poor and undocumented. Here's what I've learned.

“What we’ve seen is simply rich countries doing too little too late and not taking up their responsibility, and unfortunately this G7 has not changed that at all.”

A new congressional resolution asserts it’s not only possible to end poverty, but morally necessary.

These poll results come as President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Package will be voted on tomorrow in the House.