Poverty – Page 51 – People's World

Controversial new president inherits changing World Bank

April 17, 2012 By Dan Margolis

Jim Yong Kim, the Korean-American president of Dartmouth College picked to lead the World Bank by President Obama, was confirmed today by a vote of the institution's 25-member executive board.

Ryan budget: A nightmare in the making

April 3, 2012 By PW Editorial Board

House Republicans approved a budget that is far worse than any reasonable person could, up to now, have imagined would ever come out of a U.S. Congress.

Saving African children

March 15, 2012 By Emile Schepers

Much interest has been aroused in the United States and beyond by the new video "Kony 2012", produced by the organization "Invisible Children."

Black and Latino seniors face double poverty rates

February 28, 2012 By Joe Sims

A new report says that 19.4% of Black seniors and 19%t of Latino seniors have incomes below the federal poverty line, compared to 9.4% for the senior population as a whole.

Athens burns after austerity approval

February 14, 2012 By Dustin Buse

After approving a controversial new bill, which guts minimum wage and public services, Athens erupted in flames as rioters filled the streets with their outrage.