Poverty – Page 55 – People's World

One-third of nation in poverty or “near poverty”

December 2, 2011 By Special to People’s World

A startling new study by the Census Bureau reveals that one in three Americans - 100 million people - live in poverty or near poverty.

Don’t be cruel: Extend lifeline for millions now!

November 29, 2011 By PW Editorial Board

Two million desperate job hunters will, on Jan 1, 2012, lose the only lifeline that keeps them and their families surviving.

Routine teen-aged HIV test proposed by doctors

November 28, 2011 By Joe Sims

The Center for Disease Control has called for universal testing of all patients between the ages of 16 and 64. However, the U.S. Public Health Service has not endorsed the proposal.

Racism: pollutant that serves GOP, Wall St interests

November 21, 2011 By Sam Webb

Racism is the most persistent and pernicious form of division in our country. It creates a fault line in the labor and people's struggles that, if not overcome, irredeemably weakens them.

White House holds first policy conference on African Americans

November 16, 2011 By Joe Sims

A recent White House conference on African American policy trumpeted the Obama administration's achievement in promoting programs beneficial to the black community.