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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Photos show the extreme inequality between rich and poor Americans during the Gilded Age

The Gilded Age was marked by extreme wealth for a few and severe poverty for many.
#disability-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show

Disability benefit cuts will worsen conditions for 700,000 families in poverty, limiting their ability to find employment.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Disability benefit cuts to hit 700,000 families already in poverty, DWP forecasts show

Disability benefit cuts will worsen conditions for 700,000 families in poverty, limiting their ability to find employment.
#immigration
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump's New Tax Law Could Create Insurmountable Hurdles for LGBTQ Health Care

"These support programs are being cut amid an increased environment of hostility towards LGBTQ+ people. We're really seeing this coming together ... of different pressures that are going to lead to poverty and unemployment among LGBTQ+ people."
LGBT
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Funding changes ignore housing poverty - council

Kensington and Chelsea council accuses the government of overlooking housing costs in funding review, leading to an inaccurate assessment of local poverty.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View's senior nutrition program sees increase in meals served - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View's senior nutrition program addresses hunger and isolation among older residents, experiencing increased demand post-pandemic.
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

What Medicaid and SNAP cuts mean for LGBTQ+ people

"These support programs are being cut amid an increased environment of hostility towards LGBTQ+ people," said Brad Sears, distinguished scholar of law and policy at the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. "We're really seeing this coming together ... of different pressures that are going to lead to poverty and unemployment among LGBTQ+ people."
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany sees uptick in people living alone DW 07/16/2025

Seventeen million people in Germany live alone, representing 20.6% of the population.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Cuban minister resigns after suggesting beggars are pretending

Cuban Labour Minister Marta Elena Feito Cabrera resigned after controversially stating there are no beggars in Cuba.
#silicon-valley
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County homeless Latinos fall though safety net - San Jose Spotlight

Latinos represent 40% of Santa Clara County's homeless population, facing significant underemployment and unique challenges.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Guardian view on Labour's welfare mess: attempting to hide its cuts triggered a rebellion too big to punish | Editorial

Rushed welfare reform bill leads to Labour's internal dissent and potential reputational damage.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump didn't start the war on the poor but he's taking it to new extremes

The One Big, Beautiful Bill threatens America's welfare system with unprecedented cuts to crucial health and nutrition programs.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Mexico's cycle of poverty: I have to work hard to live better than my mother did'

Poverty in Mexico has a strong hereditary component, making upward mobility nearly impossible for many individuals.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Connecticut's Opulent Suburbs Can't Conceal Urban Poverty: Poorest City in Every US State

Connecticut exhibits significant income inequality, with affluent areas adjacent to those suffering poverty.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

We live on bread and tea. I've wished for death': Yemen's forgotten refugees

Jamila Rabea and her children face extreme hunger and hardship as refugees in a makeshift camp in Al-Mukalla, Yemen.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Young people in England's coastal towns three times more likely to have a mental health condition

Young people living in the most deprived stretches of England's coastline are three times more likely to be living with an undiagnosed mental health condition than their peers inland.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Can we afford to be afraid of nuclear power?

Energy is essential for comfort and prosperity, enabling economic development and improving quality of life.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Village of one kidney': India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors

Brokers exploit poverty in Bangladesh, leading individuals to sell kidneys illegally in India under fraudulent circumstances.
#snap
fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

SF food
fromTruthout
2 months ago

GOP Propose Historic Cuts to Food Aid to Offset Tax Cuts for the Rich

The proposed legislation would significantly cut SNAP funding, impacting low-income families' access to food support.
#welfare-reform
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK news

Keir Starmer left to sweat as Labour rebels apply heat over benefit cuts

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism during critical moments in US history.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK politics

Free school meals for England's poorest children

The Independent focuses on critical issues such as reproductive rights and school meal expansions, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Free school meals for England's poorest children

The Independent focuses on critical issues such as reproductive rights and school meal expansions, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
#wealth-inequality
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 months ago

The Poor Are Taking Power Back Into Their Own Hands in a "Survival Revival"

The wealth gap has dramatically increased post-2024 election, sparking concern over an oligarchic shift in democracy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-world leaders call for powerful shift' as they warn of extreme inequality

The world is facing a looming crisis of inequality that could see the first trillionaires emerge while nearly half of humanity still languishes in poverty.
World politics
#child-labor
#economy
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

The U.S. Is Minting A Thousand New Millionaires A Day: They'd Make Better Allies Than Antagonists - Above the Law

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Struggling to Get By, This is Where Poverty Hits the Hardest in Every U.S. State

US tariffs are likely to increase consumer good prices, affecting lower-income Americans severely, while Europe may experience lower inflation during the same period.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

The U.S. Is Minting A Thousand New Millionaires A Day: They'd Make Better Allies Than Antagonists - Above the Law

Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Struggling to Get By, This is Where Poverty Hits the Hardest in Every U.S. State

US tariffs are likely to increase consumer good prices, affecting lower-income Americans severely, while Europe may experience lower inflation during the same period.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
1 month ago

London Councils' call for funding to match 'deprivation and pressures' in capital

Funding reforms are crucial for London's boroughs facing financial distress due to high service demands and underfunding.
#labour-party
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Family hubs offering support to those in crisis reduced by more than a third

The decline of family support services significantly impacts children's welfare and mental health.
Funding cuts are exacerbating children's poverty and limiting access to essential services.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Donations to Bromley foodbank will be DOUBLED this week

We are so grateful for the support of Global Make Some Noise. Doubling all of our donations makes a massive difference to a small charity like us.
Fundraising
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

PM braces for major backbench rebellion as horrendous' welfare reforms published

The Independent provides critical journalism regarding pressing issues, like welfare reforms and poverty among disabled people.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

LGBTQ+ elders are more likely to live in poverty. Here's how we can change that

This fear is felt even more strongly by LGBTQ+ elders, about 40 percent of whom are living below the federal poverty line.
SF LGBT
#disability-benefits
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MPs to vote on disability benefit cuts without knowing full impact'

MPs are voting on disability benefit cuts without knowing the employment impact, risking increased poverty for many individuals.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

MPs to vote on disability benefit cuts without knowing full impact'

MPs are voting on disability benefit cuts without knowing the employment impact, risking increased poverty for many individuals.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Sadiq Khan warns ministers not to put our towns and cities against each other'

Sadiq Khan urges equitable investment for all UK cities, emphasizing the severe deprivation in London amidst the Treasury's spending decisions.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

When the river swells, it forces them to run backwards': rising waters push Colombia's farmers into hunger and despair

Riosucio faces deepening food insecurity due to rising river levels, impacting agriculture and exacerbating poverty in the community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer's welfare cuts will see 340,000 more people in poverty'

The government's welfare cuts could exacerbate poverty, particularly among disabled households, pushing 340,000 more people into hardship.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Poorest County in Every State

The U.S. economy's vast wealth contrasts sharply with significant income inequality, evidenced by millions living below the poverty line.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a former factory worker rose to South Korea's presidency

Lee Jae-myung's political philosophy is deeply personal, rooted in his experiences of poverty and a desire to help the vulnerable.
He won the presidency after a narrow previous defeat and an opponent's downfall.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Community groups helped shield youth from gun crimes. US funding cuts have put them at risk again

Fredrick Womack's Operation Good works to reduce violence in Jackson, Mississippi by engaging youth and addressing underlying socioeconomic issues.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How to fight back against Trump? Look to poor people's movements | Rev Dr Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back

Trump's proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP threaten millions amid rising poverty, signaling the need for a new social contract that empowers the disadvantaged.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Matthew Desmond, sociologist: We should ask ourselves if the companies we give our money to are exploiting their workers'

Poverty in America persists due to systemic issues and societal complicity, not just the fault of the richest individuals.
#california
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Walters: California's high living costs and poverty levels sharpen its divide

California is now characterized by rigid class divisions based on ethnicity and education, leading to high poverty rates.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months ago

California's High Living Costs and High Poverty Sharpen Its Economic Divide

California's economic landscape has shifted to stark class divisions characterized by high poverty rates among minorities.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Life in Bogota's pagadiarios': Where $2 rent buys a night of shelter and little else

Deiro Gonzalez highlights that the harsh reality of life in pagadiarios includes losing fellow residents with no mourners, emphasizing the loneliness felt by those living there.
LA real estate
UK politics
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Mark Carney Promised Affordable Housing. Now Comes the Impossible Part | The Walrus

The Canadian government aims to adjust housing prices without creating instability, targeting affordability for some buyers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer and his allies spent so long attacking Labour's left, they forgot how to govern | Owen Jones

Keir Starmer's government is deemed a catastrophic failure, having implemented harmful policies leading to increased poverty.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

More Than 60% of Older Brooklynites Say They Don't Have Retirement Income, Study Says

Older adults in New York City face a financial crisis, with rising poverty and inequities affecting their access to retirement income.
Significant increases in poverty rates among older adults, particularly among specific racial groups, highlight urgent socio-economic disparities.
Parenting
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

WWII Veteran lived on one penny a day. He then rose to prominence as a Houston attorney.

Ralph Abercia's life story exemplifies resilience, love for family, and service to others, emphasizing the impact of humble beginnings.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Bramson: What does quality of life really mean when we're all suffering? - San Jose Spotlight

Poor populations are disproportionately affected in economic downturns, facing punitive measures instead of support.
#food-insecurity
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC food

Op-Ed | Older New Yorkers face enough uncertainty they shouldn't have to worry about their next meal | amNewYork

Growing food insecurity among older New Yorkers, exacerbated by inflation and funding cuts, raises urgent concerns about their ability to access nutritious meals.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | With an older, poorer city, preserving access to healthy food is critical | amNewYork

Older New Yorkers face increased poverty and food insecurity, worsening their health amid a cost-of-living crisis.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Older New Yorkers face enough uncertainty they shouldn't have to worry about their next meal | amNewYork

Growing food insecurity among older New Yorkers, exacerbated by inflation and funding cuts, raises urgent concerns about their ability to access nutritious meals.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Op-Ed | With an older, poorer city, preserving access to healthy food is critical | amNewYork

Older New Yorkers face increased poverty and food insecurity, worsening their health amid a cost-of-living crisis.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 months ago

New Yorkers are aging. But nearly 6 in 10 don't have any retirement income.

Many seniors in NYC are facing poverty without retirement income, leading to increased labor among older adults.
A significant percentage of older New Yorkers are ineligible for Social Security benefits.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Luxury dog hotels give some people pause amid the inequality of South Africa

Luxury dog hotels like Superwoof thrive in Cape Town amid severe socioeconomic inequality.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

I wanted to know why my mom was so hard on us kids growing up. So I finally asked

I want you to study hard so that you can rescue our family from poverty. Your father and I are poor and the only gift we can give you is an education.
US news
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

These 37 Million People Will Never Buy Stocks

Most Americans in the bottom 50% do not own stocks due to low discretionary income.
Institutions primarily drive the U.S. stock market, owning 70% of its total value.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Federal minimum wage falls below poverty lines

The federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009, leading to a significant reduction in its purchasing power.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Opinion: How 800 Homes in Desirable Communities Could Disrupt a System-to -Homelessness Pipeline

Providing stable housing for youth aging out of foster care can significantly reduce homelessness and empower them towards better life outcomes.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was a low-income student who attended Head Start. I'm now an educator with a master's degree and owe all my success to the federal program.

The federally funded program offered me a safe place to learn and socialize.
Education
#climate-change
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Environment

Roth: Pope Francis was a climate hero. Trump reign gives his words extra meaning.

Pope Francis' teachings on climate change remain poignant, emphasizing the vulnerability of the poorest communities and the urgent need for action against global warming.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
Environment

Global warming could make the average person 40% poorer by 2100

Climate change's economic impact is projected to be much greater than previously estimated, threatening global poverty levels significantly by 2100.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Roth: Pope Francis was a climate hero. Trump reign gives his words extra meaning.

Pope Francis' teachings on climate change remain poignant, emphasizing the vulnerability of the poorest communities and the urgent need for action against global warming.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Global warming could make the average person 40% poorer by 2100

Climate change's economic impact is projected to be much greater than previously estimated, threatening global poverty levels significantly by 2100.
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
3 months ago

NYC Child Welfare Investigations Disproportionately Target Low-Income Black And Latino Families, Per Report - Blavity

Child welfare investigations in NYC disproportionately affect low-income Black and Latino families, leading to job loss and social disparities.
#pope-francis
#nigeria
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan

Women and children in America are facing severe socio-economic threats, compounded by proposed budget cuts targeting essential services.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Rich people are kinder than the poor, study of 2.3m people finds

The rich are marginally kinder than the poor, countering popular stereotypes.
fromFast Company
3 months ago

'The White Lotus' characters would never survive Trump's tariffs

The White Lotus season three explores themes of wealth, austerity, and personal transformation through Piper's moral dilemma.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Profiting from misery': how TikTok makes money from child begging livestreams

Taking a cut of people's suffering is nothing short of digital predation. I urge TikTok to take immediate action and enforce its own policies on exploitative begging and seriously question the commission' it is taking from the world's most vulnerable people, he said.
Fundraising
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.es
3 months ago

Inside Spain: Inherited poverty and Ryanair pulls out of small airports

Spain has Europe's second highest poverty rate transmitted from grandparents to grandchildren, impacting future generations.
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

There are no sidewalks here - High Country News

Explores themes of rural life, childhood innocence, and familiarity with mental health.
The juxtaposition of poverty and hope in vulnerable neighborhoods.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's relentless': Britons react to April bill rises amid Labour's benefit cuts

Everything is going up faster than my income. I'll have to cut back on heating and find ways to reduce my food bill.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Will bills continue to rise and what does it mean for Labour?

The increase will add pressure on the UK’s poorest households, driving them further into poverty, amidst ongoing economic challenges like high inflation and rising utility costs.
UK politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Migrants more likely to be in work compared with Irish-born but face greater poverty, ESRI report finds

Foreign-born residents in Ireland face significant income disparities and poverty despite being more educated and employed than Irish citizens.
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