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The Myth Of The Absent Black Father
By Tara Culp-Ressler The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently published new data on the role that American fathers play in parenting their children. Most of the CDC’s previous research on family life — which the agency explores … Continue reading
Living on $2.13 an hour and tips: the harsh inequality of the service industry
By Jana Kasperkevic Imagine that your pay depended on the mood of your clients, or on whether all your colleagues and superiors did their jobs well. Food industry workers like Nakima Jones don’t have to imagine this – for them, … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, food & drink industry, jobs, personal finance, poverty, United States, women
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America is still a deeply racist country
By Chris Arnade A week after Barack Obama was elected president in 2008, I walked into my old hometown bar in central Florida to hear, “Well if a nigger can be president, then I can have another drink. Give me a … Continue reading
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Tagged Florida, Hunts Point, income inequality, New York, poverty, race, racial inequality, The Bronx, United States, wall street
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Why Poverty Is A Much Bigger Problem Than The Government Thinks
By John Halpin Much has changed in American society since President Lyndon B. Johnson declared “unconditional war on poverty” in his State of the Union address on January 8, 1964. Women, people of color, the elderly, and people with disabilities … Continue reading
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Tagged income inequality, Lyndon B. Johnson, poverty, United States, War on Poverty, wealth divide
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Medical Bills Are The Number One Cause Of Bankruptcy In America
By Kimberly Gedeon Americans just can’t seem to get a grip on paying their mortgages or credit card bills due to outstanding medical charges. Even with health insurance supplementing the costs, medical bills are the biggest cause of bankruptcies in … Continue reading
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Tagged bankruptcy, economy, finance, health care costs, money, United States
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Kentucky County That Gave War On Poverty A Face Still Struggles
By Pam Fessler Fifty years ago today, President Lyndon Johnson stood before Congress and declared an “unconditional war on poverty in America.” His arsenal included new programs: Medicaid, Medicare, Head Start, food stamps, more spending on education, and tax cuts … Continue reading
Senate Votes To Move Ahead On Extending Unemployment Benefits
By Scott Neuman A three-month extension of federal unemployment benefits for 1.3 million jobless Americans won a key procedural vote in the Senate on Tuesday. The 60-37 vote indicates there’s enough Republican support to move the Emergency Unemployment Compensation, which … Continue reading
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Tagged 99ers, money, Obama, politics, unemployment, unemployment benefits, United States, video
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As Nation Enters Deep Freeze, Congress Is Making Sure Poor Americans Stay Cold
By Alissa Scheller Large sections of the United States are being frozen by the grip of winter, with a weather system known as a polar vortex bringing subzero temperatures and blizzard conditions across the Midwest. With temperatures set to reach … Continue reading
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Tagged economy, High Home Heating Costs, Liheap, money, Polar Vortex, politics, snow, snow storm, United States, Winter
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50 Years After Freedom Summer, America Needs a Revived Movement for Racial Justice
The Editors On the last Tuesday in June, six-term Mississippi Senator Thad Cochran narrowly won a hard-fought Republican run-off election against his virulently anti-government Tea Party challenger, Chris McDaniel. The reason, the pundits quickly concluded, was an unprecedented surge in … Continue reading →