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Fast Company
6 days ago
Business

Poverty declined last year, but many Americans face economic hardship

In 2023, the official U.S. poverty rate fell slightly, but the alternative measure of poverty increased, indicating deeper economic struggles for many. [ more ]
24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago
Business

If You Want to See Poverty, Visit This Part of America

Child poverty rate has dramatically increased from 5.2% to 12.4%, exacerbating struggles amid economic challenges. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 months ago
Business

California knows how to rapidly cut poverty-it just needs to make those programs permanent

Poverty rates in California have been declining, not growing, for decades despite occasional blips due to policy changes. [ more ]
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