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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
#health-care
#local-government
#homelessness
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.
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.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

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

Seventeen million people in Germany live alone, accounting for 20.6% of the population, a significant increase from 17.1% twenty years ago.
Germany news
#economy
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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

#silicon-valley
#welfare-reform
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
US politics

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

#healthcare-cuts
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
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.
#inequality
#income-inequality
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.
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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

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

Jamila Rabea experiences the pain of going to bed hungry, often giving her meager rations to her five children living in a makeshift camp in Al-Mukalla.
World news
#mental-health
#climate-change
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.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

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

Safiruddin sold his kidney in India for 3.5 lakh taka, hoping to alleviate poverty and provide for his family, but the money is long gone and his health is deteriorating.
Social justice
#snap
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.
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.
fromKqed
1 month ago
East Bay food

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

#labour-party
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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.
#wealth-inequality
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.
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.
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.
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.
#child-labor
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 weeks ago

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

In the face of severe budget pressures, these funding reforms will be pivotal in determining boroughs' financial future. It has been 12 years since the formulas were last updated.
London politics
#community-support
SF parents
fromKqed
1 month 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 parents
fromKqed
1 month ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
#disability-benefits
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
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.
#food-insecurity
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 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
3 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.
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.
#politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

Through conversations with young men, Womack hopes to steer them away from violence by addressing their socioeconomic struggles and fostering a sense of community engagement.
Black Lives Matter
#social-justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Social justice

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.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Paris food

Video. Argentines pay tribute to Pope Francis in his hometown of Buenos Aires

Pope Francis' legacy is celebrated for humility and dedication to the poor despite facing conservative criticism.
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
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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
#economics
#new-york-city
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.
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.
#resilience
#economic-policy
US politics
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.
US politics
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.
Pets
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.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 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
2 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
NYC parents
fromBlavity News & Entertainment
2 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.
Social justice
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Did Francis live up to promise as 'pope of the poor'? DW 04/21/2025

Pope Francis' papacy focused on environmental issues and the poor, though many hopes remained unfulfilled in the Global South.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months 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
#wealth
Fundraising
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months 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.
#economic-disparity
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