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#food-insecurity
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A mom details how she feeds her family of 4 on $150 a month plus food bank hauls

Food insecurity affects 47 million Americans, forcing families like Tiffany Bly's to rely on food banks for survival.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
2 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 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 days ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
SF food
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A mom details how she feeds her family of 4 on $150 a month plus food bank hauls

Food insecurity affects 47 million Americans, forcing families like Tiffany Bly's to rely on food banks for survival.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
2 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 weeks 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.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 days ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
more#food-insecurity
#california
California
fromSan Jose Inside
6 days 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.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days 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
6 days 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.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days 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.
more#california
#social-issues
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's new parliament has a diversity problem DW 03/24/2025

Luke Hoss, at 23, aims to address poverty as the youngest Bundestag member.
Hoss will donate most of his salary to social initiatives and people in need.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's new parliament has a diversity problem DW 03/24/2025

Luke Hoss, at 23, aims to address poverty as the youngest Bundestag member.
Hoss will donate most of his salary to social initiatives and people in need.
more#social-issues
#economics
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
more#economics
#labour-party
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour is gaslighting disabled people and that should terrify us all | Zoe Williams

The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits have ignited widespread concern and opposition within the Labour party, revealing a disconnect with public realities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour is gaslighting disabled people and that should terrify us all | Zoe Williams

The government's proposed cuts to disability benefits have ignited widespread concern and opposition within the Labour party, revealing a disconnect with public realities.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 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.
more#labour-party
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can't Afford Essentials

A quarter of NYC residents can't afford basic needs, with poverty rates nearly double the national average.
Recent increases in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic aid underscore a growing affordability crisis in New York City.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

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

NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can't Afford Essentials

A quarter of NYC residents can't afford basic needs, with poverty rates nearly double the national average.
Recent increases in poverty due to the expiration of pandemic aid underscore a growing affordability crisis in New York City.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 weeks 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.
fromBKReader
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

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

more#new-york-city
#resilience
more#resilience
SF food
fromTruthout
2 weeks 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.
#economic-policy
US politics
fromFlowingData
4 weeks 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.
US politics
fromFlowingData
4 weeks 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.
more#economic-policy
Pets
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks 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.
#welfare-cuts
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
more#welfare-cuts
#economy
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
more#economy
#income-inequality
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks 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.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
more#income-inequality
#housing-crisis
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness

Many working families face homelessness despite holding jobs.
The working homeless are overlooked and misunderstood by policymakers.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 weeks 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | America Is Pushing Its Workers Into Homelessness

Many working families face homelessness despite holding jobs.
The working homeless are overlooked and misunderstood by policymakers.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 weeks 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.
more#housing-crisis
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks 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
#pope-francis
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
more#pope-francis
#wealth-inequality
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump Is Waging War on the Poor

The wealth of the richest surged by $64 billion post-Trump's 2024 election win, indicating an oligarchic shift in governance.
Social justice
fromTruthout
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trump Is Waging War on the Poor

The wealth of the richest surged by $64 billion post-Trump's 2024 election win, indicating an oligarchic shift in governance.
more#wealth-inequality
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
1 month 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.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

IMF praises Nigeria's reforms, warns poverty still high DW 04/18/2025

"The Nigerian authorities have taken important steps to stabilize the economy, enhance resilience, and support growth," IMF mission chief for Nigeria Axel Schimmelpfennig said.
UK news
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#wealth
more#wealth
#mental-health
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once Home to the Richest Town in America, Now Half of This County Is Poor

Persistent inflation and rising unemployment are exacerbating poverty and mental health issues among low-income Americans.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once Home to the Richest Town in America, Now Half of This County Is Poor

Persistent inflation and rising unemployment are exacerbating poverty and mental health issues among low-income Americans.
more#mental-health
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

TikTok live streams featuring children begging for virtual money raise concerns about exploitation and digital predation.
#uk-economy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Observer view on the spring statement: Cutting spending is not the only option, chancellor | Observer editorial

Rachel Reeves faces significant challenges as chancellor, with expected public spending cuts that risk increasing poverty and undermining services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Observer view on the spring statement: Cutting spending is not the only option, chancellor | Observer editorial

Rachel Reeves faces significant challenges as chancellor, with expected public spending cuts that risk increasing poverty and undermining services.
more#uk-economy
#economic-disparity
more#economic-disparity
#disability-benefits
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn

The government plans to cut disability benefits, impacting up to 1.2 million people and risking mental health and poverty issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Up to 1.2m disabled people will lose thousands in UK welfare overhaul, experts warn

The government plans to cut disability benefits, impacting up to 1.2 million people and risking mental health and poverty issues.
more#disability-benefits
#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

Social Security is not going bankrupt but needs an urgent overhaul to ensure continued support.
Retirement
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Worked Myself to the Bone My Whole Life. Under Trump, Everything I've Saved Is Slowly Slipping Away.

Poverty backgrounds hinder retirement planning conversations, impacting financial security.
Recent economic instability is threatening the retirement savings of lower-income individuals.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Used to Think Social Security Was Going Bankrupt, but These 20 Facts Changed My Mind

Social Security is not going bankrupt but needs an urgent overhaul to ensure continued support.
Retirement
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Worked Myself to the Bone My Whole Life. Under Trump, Everything I've Saved Is Slowly Slipping Away.

Poverty backgrounds hinder retirement planning conversations, impacting financial security.
Recent economic instability is threatening the retirement savings of lower-income individuals.
more#social-security
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Some disabled people could lose 10k a year in benefits by end of decade

Some disabled people could lose nearly 10,000 a year in benefits by the end of the decade under Labour's controversial disability benefits reforms that will target the living standards of poor and middle income households, experts have forecast.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Benefit cuts will push more people into poverty, warns Citizens Advice boss

Cutting benefits for disabled individuals risks pushing them into poverty and complicating their employment opportunities.
Short-term fixes have long-term consequences on the health and economic stability of disabled people.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The City With the Highest Poverty Rate in Every State

"The U.S. poverty rate has substantially decreased over the last decade, yet nearly 41 million Americans continue to live at or below the designated poverty line."
NYC parents
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners report

The rise of women in prison globally is driven by poverty, abuse, and discriminatory laws targeting vulnerable groups.
Countries are criminalizing survival acts like theft and begging, disproportionately impacting women.
There is a significant need for investment in support services instead of criminalization.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Migrants and refugee families in the UK denied childcare funding, report finds

Many children in migrant families are denied access to government-funded childcare due to immigration status restrictions.
These limitations contribute to family poverty and hinder educational opportunities for children.
Pets
fromtime.com
2 months ago

I Wrote Maid.' Six Years Later, I Hired House Cleaners

The author refrains from hiring a housecleaner due to personal beliefs rooted in their experiences as a former housecleaner.
#economic-inequality
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Poverty rate in New York reaches 25%, nearly double the national average, driven by rising living costs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Poorest UK households pay rising share of income on council tax, study finds

Britain's poorest households are increasingly burdened by council tax, echoing the historical pitfalls of the poll tax.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

New York City Poverty Rate Rises to 25% as Cost of Living Surges

Poverty rate in New York reaches 25%, nearly double the national average, driven by rising living costs.
more#economic-inequality
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 months ago

The Chainsaw Man Manga Box Set Is Steeply Discounted Right Now

Chainsaw Man is a highly acclaimed anime and manga series centered around Denji, a devil hunter facing dangerous demons and personal struggles.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

German parliament has a diversity problem DW 02/27/2025

Luke Hoss aims to tackle poverty as the youngest Bundestag member at age 23, donating most of his salary to those in need.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I was one of the first Western tourists to visit North Korea in 5 years. I was surprised we were allowed to see signs of poverty.

Luca Pferdmenges openly observed North Korea's poverty during his visit, highlighting the lack of attempts to mask the country's struggles to Western tourists.
Cryptocurrency
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

The Poorest People on Earth Should Run Bitcoin Nodes | HackerNoon

The potential for Bitcoin nodes to empower impoverished households exists through renewable energy from cooking practices.
Bootstrapping
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

16 Former Poor People Are Revealing The Habits They Had To Learn to Survive

People who grew up poor often develop unique skills that allow them to stretch their resources and adapt to challenging financial situations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Report Finds Rising Financial Insecurity Among Older Adults in New York

Growing financial insecurity among older adults in New York demands urgent state intervention.
Significant disparities in financial stability exist among seniors across different regions.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Food Banks Mississauga makes 'painful but necessary' layoffs, program cuts | CBC News

"We have been forced to make this painful but necessary decision to lay off staff and cancel programs to preserve our resources to support food bank visitors."
Canada news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Amitabh Behar: We are moving from a scenario of inequality to one of global oligarchies'

Amitabh Behar emphasizes that while billionaires amassed $2 trillion last year, 3.6 billion people live below the poverty line, highlighting increasing global inequality.
Business
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