The classic promise of the American dream is that no matter where you grew up, no matter how poor you were as a kid, you can ...

Oklahomans should look askance at anything that impedes their freedom to create and build their own businesses, including ...

He is the author of “Within Our Means,” a biweekly newsletter on ending poverty in America. The classic promise of the American dream is that no matter where you grew up, no matter how poor ...

Recipients saw lasting benefits, a study finds. July 31, 2024 That poverty in the United States is so multifaceted, whether urban or rural, can make it seem daunting to tackle. But some of the New ...

He is the author of “Within Our Means,” a biweekly newsletter on ending poverty in America. How many people are living in poverty in America? It depends on whom you ask. If it’s the US ...

Now, the federal poverty line is the same no matter where you live. Rep. Mikie Sherrill introduced a bill to require regional ...

(The Center Square) – Low-income households are becoming increasingly dependent on government welfare and entitlement programs rather than work paychecks, according to a new report from the ...

Respect for human rights is closely intertwined with addressing poverty and extreme inequality. Human Rights Watch research exposes how people experiencing poverty are often more vulnerable to ...

Minnesota is the best-run state in the nation, according to a new study from USA Today. The study cites Minnesota’s strong fiscal management, low unemployment and poverty rates, ...

The team believe this is likely to be an underestimate of the true number because of limitations in US census data. Other key findings from the study include: From 1990, plumbing poverty shifted ...

Upon his return to the House Appropriations Committee after an 18-year hiatus, Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-S.C., has one central ...