Poverty Archive
One of my favorite Earth, Wind and Fire songs (and I have many) is Remember the Children. For many elected officials, children are often forgotten because simply they do not vote or make campaign contributions. Another problem is that it …
In a New York Times opinion piece, “Lifelines for Poor Children“, James J. Heckman, Nobel Laureate and professor of economics at the University of Chicago, makes a compelling case for quality early childhood programs for disadvantaged children that “more than …
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 …
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 …
As I write, feet of snow sit on the ground outside my window, and more falls, peacefully, making me thankful for a dog at my feet and a mug of tea in my hand. I wrap my hand around the …
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 …
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 …
