Poverty
New report: America’s workers living on the brink
August 23, 2012Even worse than that, 37 percent say they sometimes need to rely on the next payday to make ends meet.
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Marikana mine massacre reflects South Africa’s persistent inequality and social turmoil
August 21, 2012More astute analysis highlights the appalling situation of South Africa's mining communities as being fertile ground for the crisis that has developed at Marikana.
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Plan to help minority males unveiled
August 14, 2012A state Assembly committee has put together a comprehensive picture of the challenges faced by these young people.
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Caterpillar strikers hold line on wages – a fight for all
August 1, 2012Poverty is increasing in America. One factor is the prevalence of low-wage jobs. Some call it the Wal-Martization of America. Still, to others, it's class war.
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Memphis: Project Homeless event draws 1,200
July 17, 2012Organized by the Community Alliance for the Homeless, and part of the city and county plans to end homelessness, the event brought together over 825 volunteers and 1,200 people seeking services.
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