Tag Archives: Welfare

The High Probability of Being Poor in America

Posted on August 29, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Matt Bruenig Late last month, the Associated Press ran a report about economic insecurity that managed to gain some traction in certain parts of the political internet, and since then, again and again in certain relevant debates. The statistical … Continue reading →

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McCrory Vetoes Welfare Drug Testing Bill

Posted on August 16, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Joseph Diebold North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory (R) vetoed a bill Thursday that would have mandated drug testing for some public benefits applicants in the state, calling it an expensive and ineffective way to fight drug addiction. “Drug testing … Continue reading →

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Six Facts Lost in the IRS Scandal

Posted on May 24, 2013 by The Soul Brother

In the furious fallout from the revelation that the IRS flagged applications from conservative nonprofits for extra review because of their political activity, some points about the big picture — and big donors — have fallen through the cracks. Consider … Continue reading →

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