Poverty – Page 56 – People's World

Reader voices: A suggestion on homeless veterans

September 29, 2011 By Ismael Parra

The obvious answer is raise the taxes significantly for those mentioned above and reduce the inflated military budget.

Black Caucus message: Pass jobs programs now!

September 22, 2011 By Tim Wheeler

The Congressional Black Caucus kicked off its 41st Legislative Conference with resounding calls for quick passage of President Obama's $450 billion jobs program and jobs bills introduced by CBC members.

Report: Transgendered blacks highly victimized

September 20, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Because of the effects of racism, being black in America has never been easy. And if you're transgendered, you are also likely to have been discriminated against. But if you're black and transgendered, the chances increase...

Poverty rate rises to 15.1 percent, number of uninsured to 50 million

September 13, 2011 By John Case

The Census Bureau is reporting that the number of Americans in poverty jumped to 15.1 percent in 2010, a 27-year high.

Veto of “voter ID” law upheld in New Hampshire

September 12, 2011 By Dan Margolis

Poorer people and students scored a voting rights victory in New Hampshire as a veto by Democratic Gov. John Lynch of a controversial voter ID law was upheld.