Poverty
Poor People’s Campaign preserves King legacy; targets racism, poverty, and militarism
April 3, 2018Announcing the new report, "Souls of Poor Folk," Rev. William Barber says America should not have to wait for a 50th anniversary to talk about race and poverty.
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Trump administration sides with payday lenders against consumers
January 18, 2018“Payday lenders are bottom feeders,” who prey on seniors, retirees, workers, and minorities, says Sally Greenberg of the National Consumers League.
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El sueño americano se convierte en espejismo
January 2, 2018Las estadísticas oficiales que muestran que más de 40 millones de personas (más de 1 de cada 8 estadounidenses) viven en la pobreza. De ellos, 18,5 millones viven en pobreza extrema, con unos ingresos anuales menores...
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This week in history: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
October 16, 2017This year’s theme is “Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies.”
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California legislature sends “landmark” housing bills to governor for signature
September 29, 2017Housing analysts say this year’s package of bills is the state’s most ambitious move in decades, but warn the measures will take years to bear fruit.
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