Poverty
The kids aren’t all right, new report shows
August 9, 2011The recession hasn't been good for anyone, but children have been especially hard hit says a new report by the Children's Defense Fund.
Read moreMichigan nurses protest GOP cuts with soup kitchen at State Capitol
July 15, 2011Now comes the latest labor protest: The July 13 Michigan Nurses Association's "Governor Snyder's 'No Soup for You'" kitchen.
Read moreBudget must “respect, protect” women, coalition says
July 15, 2011National Council of Womens' Organizations launched the Respect, Protect, Reject Campaign, and is calling on lawmakers to uphold Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and emphasize women's concerns in the talks.
Read moreLetter to Washington: Don’t cut deficits on backs of poor
June 30, 2011Negotiations on deficit reductions in the past 30 years have been guided by a bipartisan agreement that the spending cuts should not increase poverty.
Read moreThird World Mississippi shows failure of conservative policies
June 24, 2011Mississippi, dominated by conservative politicians, has health care, income and economic disparities that embody the worst of the nation's ills.
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