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There’s no way to structure this coherently. They are random observations that might help explain the mental processes. But often, I think that we look at the academic problems of poverty and have no idea of the why. We know the what …
Poverty Policy News Brief Volume 3, Issue 8 November 11, 2013 In the Spotlight As of November 1st, more than 47 million Americans saw cuts to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, more commonly known as food stamps. It is …
Yesterday, I read with interest another article from someone working in the field of Social Services who was addressing the issues of both not receiving enough financial consideration and the sacrifice of reduced family time due to the position she …
Last week, members of the board of directors of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) had the privilege of sitting down with former congressman and mayor of Oakland, California Ronald V. Dellums to get his views …
When I was in high school, me and my buddies loved our cars just about as much as any other guys who were burdened with their virginities. Of course, we were poor, so our cars weren’t like Kevin’s Triumph Spitfire, …
One of the higher compliments anyone can pay me for my work is something along the lines of “I would love to take that workshop myself!” or “My high school- / college-aged kid could use that program!” or better yet, “Everyone could …
Today the Senate votes on a historic bill that would strengthen the civil rights of the LGBTQ community. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) would outlaw workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation. On Monday, the Senate voted 61-30 in favor of the …
The Affordable Care Act was passed on its promise to extend medical care to an estimated 45 million Americans who were without health insurance. But as with any comprehensive legislative effort, the law possesses shortcomings that were lost sight of …
I always marvel at the connections one can make thru social media. I have had the benefit of making many positive connections on LinkedIn and because of my involvement there, connected with Julie Nierenberg. We both have similar interests re: …
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 2:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT Register Now! Deceitful predatory lenders and businesses consistently perpetrate financial abuses on clients and consumers; until 2011 there wasn’t much to be done about it. Now this country finally …
