The real question is whether the US ever will. The current federal poverty line for the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC, is $15,060 a year for one person, $20,440 for a family of two ...
The poverty line is a crucial benchmark, yet its calculation remains somewhat opaque. Each year, the US Census Bureau ...
Poverty led to social problems across America. Dr Martin Luther King Jnr blamed poverty as a cause of the Watts Riots in Los Angeles in 1965.
We are featuring a selection of photos, courtesy of Stefen Chow and The Poverty Line project. Many thanks to Chow for giving us permission to feature his work. Bangkok, Thailand: THB 52.87 (US $1. ...