McSilver Institute Archive
In the Spotlight Work intended to eliminate poverty must occur on a variety of levels by employing a number of community-driven and informed tactics. Passing legislation and rallying support to fight institutionalized challenges through research and social services are just …
In the Spotlight During the New York City Mayoral election, then candidate Bill de Blasio vowed to promote the city’s public school system and take a close look at the resources and support going to charter schools. His Republican opponent, …
In The Spotlight On February 26, one week after the Arizona State Senate passed SB 1062, Republican Governor Jan Brewer vetoed the bill that would have allowed businesses to refuse services to gay patrons for religious reasons. The rejected law, …
In the Spotlight A recent feature published in New York Magazine proposes that gentrification does not have to be something that is truly all that bad. The feature explores the potential that gentrification stands to hold in relation to improving …
In The Spotlight International competitive games have a long history of generating news coverage that extends beyond just keeping score. In light of the start of the 2014 Winter Olympics, the arduous efforts that nations put into preparation and the …
In The Spotlight While women have made a number of advances in gaining equal rights, poverty continues to be a prevalent issue facing large numbers of women. Even though women continue to make strides towards securing equal pay, advancing in …
In The Spotlight As the state of the economy and the issues surrounding gaps in income inequality continue to absorb the national spotlight, some may wonder what exactly any of the numbers that are thrown around in the media actually …
Volume 3, Issue 11 January 8th, 2014 In the Spotlight On January 8th, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared war on one of the United States’ greatest enemies. Fifty years later, in 2014, the war continues to rage on against American …
In the Spotlight One of the biggest challenges faced by individuals impacted by poverty is its self-perpetuating nature. As there are fewer resources to draw on, they face a high proportion of high-stakes decisions every day simply to remain at their …
In the Spotlight Walmart has been in the news recently after a store in Canton, OH was found to be running a food drive for needy employees. As of 2010, the giant retailer employed fully 1% of working Americans, and has …
