Poverty – Page 24 – People's World

Nepal’s parliament elects nation’s first female president

October 29, 2015 By Binaj Gurubacharya

Bidhya Devi Bhandari said her election marked a first step toward assuring the new constitutional guarantees of equality are fulfilled.

Groups battle “Jim Crow” segregation in restaurant industry

October 20, 2015 By Special to People’s World

A joint project of ROC United and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights will establish a programmatic intervention to confront this issue.

Pledge in Michigan: Advocate for the earth and the poor

September 28, 2015 By Freeman Gilbert

"We will insist that our elected and appointed officials act on behalf of us, our common home and the poor."

Burkina Faso military coup a setback for West Africa

September 22, 2015 By Emile Schepers

General Diendéré, the coup leader and new strongman, is closely linked to the U.S. military mission in the area, as well as to the French military.

Pope’s visit will elevate discussion on income inequality and wages

September 4, 2015 By Eric Hauser

Labor has joined faith and civic organizations to ensure that Pope Francis' message on inclusion, solidarity and equality is amplified during his visit to the U.S. during the third week of September.