Poverty
Charles Mocked for Talking About Cost of Living While Sitting on Throne
Queen Elizabeth II's crown was driven to Parliament in its own car as Prince Charles outlined the Government's plans to tackle the soaring cost of living.
Monthly Direct Payments for City Residents Gain Popularity
The programs are designed to help residents with housing and utility bills, single parents and low-income citizens.
Globalization: America's Biggest Bipartisan Mistake
For more than two decades, a bipartisan collection of politicians and "experts"—call them the "Uniparty"—devoted its energy to fighting for the free flow of people, goods and capital around the world.
Living in a Poorer Area Increases Your Risk of Dementia, Study Says
More than 55 million people live with dementia across the globe and there are nearly 10 million new cases every year.
What Democrats and Republicans Are Missing About Poor Kids in America
Most kids in America are born poor and will die poor. This is not the land of possibility, but the land of probability.
Americans Became Wealthier Under Donald Trump, Census Finds
New statistics show that Americans got richer and more multicultural between 2016 and 2020.
Jordan Peterson on Joe Rogan—Five Wildest Moments
The clinical psychologist and author made a mammoth four-hour appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience this week.
Is the U.S. Child Friendly?
Even if the United States is not currently a child-friendly society, it could be and it must be.
A New Approach to Mentorship for At-Risk Kids
Although a relationship with a mentor may be beneficial, supporting at-risk children requires strengthening the institutions in which meaningful relationships develop organically.
How Accurate Is Bette Midler's Description of West Virginia?
The Hollywood veteran's Twitter response to Joe Manchin's refusal to support Build Back Better is causing quite a stir on social media.
How Meghan Markle's Father Responded to Her Account of Tough Childhood
Thomas Markle took a swipe at Meghan Markle for saying she "grew up on the $4.99 salad bar at Sizzler" during her campaign for paid family leave.
Taliban Says U.S. Sanctions, Frozen Assets Harming Afghans Amid Poverty
"American sanctions have not only played havoc with trade and business, but also with humanitarian assistance," Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi wrote.
Don't Be Fooled By The CCP's Boasting
A white paper released recently by the Chinese Communist Party contains the usual admixture of self-aggrandizement and self-victimization.
Poor Americans Are Resisting the Vaccine. A Shot Won't Solve Their Problems
Our study suggests that higher levels of financial, housing and health instability contribute to apathy about vaccination because it is simply not a priority.
Meghan Markle Grew up on Salad Bar at Sizzler, All Her Parents Could Afford
An open letter to Congress from the Duchess of Sussex shows how far her upbringing was from the privilege of royal life.
The Tragic True Story That Inspired Netflix Series 'Maid'
Netflix's popular new series "Maid" not only stars Margaret Qualley, it draws upon real events. Here's the real life story that inspired the show.
COVID Stimulus Payments Lowered Number of Americans Living in Poverty
Robert Greenstein, founder of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities said the numbers show government programs can work effectively to combat poverty.
Why the Poverty Rate Rose Despite COVID Checks Taking More Out Than Ever
The official poverty rate jumped to 11.4 percent in 2020, despite COVID relief checks carrying 11.7 million individuals out of poverty.
Afghanistan Expected to Reach 98 Percent Poverty Rate by Mid-2022: U.N.
Gains Afghanistan has made over the past 20 years are at risk of being reversed, a report says, citing such things as per capita income and life expectancy at birth.
Over 400 'Extremely Poor' Coerced Into Trip-and-Fall Scheme
U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said the doctors and lawyers "preyed upon the most vulnerable members of society" to carry out the fraud.
A Birthday that Calls for a Funeral
We must reject the racialized and gendered stereotypes that are harmful and inaccurate but that many prominent members of our country perpetuate today.
20 Adults, 4 Children Pulled Alive From Rubble a Week After Haiti Quake
At least 2,207 people have died, 344 are missing, and 12,268 have been injured in the disaster's aftermath.
Rescue Efforts Slowed by Heavy Rains in Haiti, as Quake Death Toll Soars
The arrival of Tropical Storm Grace came on the same day that the country raised the death toll from Saturday's earthquake to 1,419, along with over 6,000 people injured.
Haiti Earthquake Devastation Compounded by Political Chaos, COVID Crisis
"We're concerned that this earthquake is just one more crisis on top of what the country is already facing."
To Fight Poverty, We Need Conservative and Liberal Values
It's understandable that Americans want to encourage pro-social behavior and good values among our citizens. But we should try to do so in ways that are backed up by evidence, both domestic and international.
A Resolution to End Poverty in the World's Wealthiest Country
Our current moment demands action of similarly historic proportions to heal and transform the nation. We need a Third Reconstruction.
Who Loses Most from Illegal Immigration? America's Poor
No one likes to admit that their team does something badly, but conservatives have long done an inadequate job informing Americans about just how good conservative policies are for poor Americans.
China Blasts US 'Human Rights Double Standard': 'Robber Acting Like a Cop'
American politicians have ignored domestic mass shootings and skyrocketing income inequality, the Chinese Communist Party's official media outlet wrote Monday.
Colombian Woman Tells Police to Kill Her After Son Dies in Protests: Video
At least 19 people were killed in Monday night's protests against the rising levels of poverty in Colombia.
Social Impact Leadership Is Imperative in Post-Covid World
We can achieve brilliant feats when we enable, empower and educate.