Poverty

Over forty percent of U.S. children live in poverty

August 14, 2015 By Thomas Riggins

Any family that can't pay for its basic expenses is a family living in poverty.

East Saint Louis, hit by hard-times, down but not out

August 12, 2015 By Nicholas James

At its height in the 1950's, East Saint Louis had a population of 82,366. Only about one-third remain today.

Poverty and child brain damage

July 28, 2015 By Thomas Riggins

When it comes to how we treat children, UNICEF ranks the U.S. at 34 out of 35 industrialized countries; 22 percent of children in the U.S. live in poverty

Religious voters back Pope’s stands against racism, income inequality, for worker rights

July 28, 2015 By Mark Gruenberg

Pope Francis I has been outspoken about the rights of workers to be valued and respected - including their rights to join unions - and against income inequality and poverty.

Would-be president Christie exposed by his New Jersey record

July 27, 2015 By Norman Markowitz

While Chris Christie campaigns for the presidency, the people of New Jersey continue to suffer the consequences of his disastrous policies.