Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity

Fighting Poverty in Congress and How We Can Achieve More, By Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Commentary: Legislative successes in fighting poverty.

New Orleans City Business, June 24, 2008: 'Deep poverty’ limiting student performance

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More than three-quarters of Louisiana’s public school students classified as low income.

New York Times, June 24, 2008: Tropical Diseases Add to Burden Among the Poor in U.S.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poor regions in America see diseases more common in developing countries.

Los Angeles Times, June 23, 2008: Villaraigosa urges presidential candidates to reinvigorate anti-poverty programs.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Addressing the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Miami, he calls on the next president to raise funding for preschool programs and offer additional low-income tax credits.

The Tennessean, June 23, 2008: Hungry families rely on help

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer brings increased need for public assistance.

York Dispatch (Pennsylvania), June 23, 2008: Pa. families float awfully close to the poverty line

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More people live paycheck to paycheck.

Columbus Dispatch, June 22, 2008: Stretching to help

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Central Ohio food banks find price hikes hurt efforts to feed more and more needy.

Commercial Appeal (Tennessee), June 22, 2008: Poverty prevails in Mid-South states; DeSoto defies statistics

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Statistics show southern states rank highest in poverty levels.

Deseret Morning News, June 22, 2008: Plan would aid many poor in Utah

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Study details the Earned Income Tax Credit.

New York Times, June 22, 2008: Obama: "Yes We Need To Fight Poverty"

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Urges Mayors to Focus on Urban Growth, but Not to Expect Increased Federal Aid.

Los Angeles Times, June 22, 2008: L.A.'s homeless: A progress report

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new checklist indicates that we still have a long way to go when it comes to solving the problem.

New York Times, June 22, 2008: Food Stamps Buy Less; Families Are Hit Hard

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Families helped by assistance programs feel the pinch.

The Advocate (Louisiana), June 21, 2008: Improve La. child ranking

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Glimmers of hope in a state with poor child welfare.

Dallas Morning News, June 21, 2008: Dallas-area food pantries feel pinch in faltering economy

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More people seeking help from food banks and other charities.

Sun-Sentinel (Florida), June 20, 2008: Elderly forced to cut back as cost of gas, groceries increases

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seniors bear heavy economic burden.

York Dispatch (Pennsylvania), June 19, 2008: Study outlines plight of the working poor

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Low to middle-income families assessed.

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Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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Los Angeles Times, June 19, 2008: Wheels versus welfare

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Having a car shouldn't keep needy families from receiving assistance.

Los Angeles Daily News, June 19, 2008: 2 of 3 struggling to survive in capital of glitz, glamour

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty a reality for most in county.

Columbus Dispatch, June 18, 2008: Columbus' need for food aid outpaces other Ohio cities'

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Demand has grown faster during the past year.

New Release: 2008 KIDS COUNT Data From the Annie E. Casey Foundation

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia Inquirer, June 18, 2008: Regional study shows high cost of survival

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Family of 4 needs more than $50,000 to survive, study says.

Jersey Journal, June 18, 2008: Report puts spotlight on state's working poor

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One in five NJ families cannot afford basic necessities.

Providence Journal, June 18, 2008: Program to help poor pay for heat may be cut

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Repeal of affordable energy legislation may be imminent.

Chicago Tribune, June 17, 2008: Summer job market especially tough for poor kids

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As economy lags, kids who need jobs are unable to find them.

New York Times, June 17, 2008: After 75 Years, the Working Poor Still Struggle for a Fair Wage

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Minimum wage in historical context.

USA Today, June 17, 2008: Southern towns shrink, economic woes grow

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Decline in family farms, a lack of jobs causing heavy population losses.

Greenville News (South Carolina), June 17, 2008: Many children don't fare well in South Carolina

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

South Caroling experiencing increasing rates of child ppoverty.

Columbus Dispatch, June 17, 2008: Poor and wealthy alike feeling economic pinch

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gap in earnings in high and low income areas not as wide.

The Child Tax Credit Gap: A Snapshot of Families Left Out

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Brief by First Focus

Philadephia Inquirer, June 16, 2008: Summertime's no picnic for hunger-relief groups

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Donors save largesse for colder months, holidays.

Austin American-Statesman, June 16, 2008: Economy hurts minimum wage workers

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Living $5.85 an hour tough in the country's fragile economy.

What the Next President Could Do: End Child Hunger, by Joel Berg and Tom Freedman

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Commentary: Six Ideas for an Invigorated Fight Against Child Hunger

The Advocate (Louisiana), June 16, 2008: Study: La. last in child welfare

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Below average on all but insurance

The Oklahoman, June 16, 2008: Beating the numbers

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Education key to improving kids' lives

Lancaster Eagle Gazette (Ohio), June 16, 2008: New task force to tackle poverty

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Identifying solutions for a local problem.

Baltimore Sun, June 15, 2008: In Harlem, a zone apart

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

N.Y. program could be model for helping impoverished Baltimore neighborhoods.

USA Today: Southern Towns Shrink, Economic Woes Grow

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 15, 2008: Health care: Missing the basics

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cost of insurance keeps citizens underinsured.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Regional Study Shows High Cost of Survival

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rocky Mountain News, June 14, 2008: Turning poverty numbers around

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Addressing Colorado's child poverty problem.

St. Petersburg Times, June 14, 2008: More Floridians turn to food stamps for help

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Florida sees a 21 percent increase in number of families receving good stamps.

New Journal (Delaware), June 13, 2008: Summer relief all dried up

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Federally funded program to help the needy stay cool is broke.

Wichita Eagle, June 12, 2008: Report on Kansas kids: State ranking drops

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new report ranks Kansas 18th in the nation for childhood well-being, down from previous years.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 12, 2008: Quality of life for Ohio kids is slipping

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty, death rates worsen, report says.

Deseret Morning News, June 12, 2008: Utah kids' well-being is solid despite some decline

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Greater number of children living in poverty.

Detroit Free Press, June 12, 2008: Don't let a bad economy doom children to poverty

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poor children today are tomorrow's teenagers.

Augusta Chronicle (Georgia), June 12, 2008: Million more children now living in poverty

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Number nationwide has increased.

Indianapolis Star, June 12, 2008: Report: More kids in state slip into poverty

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Experts cite job losses as factor in 29% rise.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, June 12, 2008: Child poverty rate spikes in Missouri

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Children falling into poverty at three times the national rate.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 12, 2008: Low birth weights worsen

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Report on kids: Rate of underweight babies at highest mark in 40 years, and more children live in poverty.

Detroit Free Press, June 12, 2008: More Mich. kids land in poverty, prison, survey finds

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

About 18% of children are poor.

Denver Post, June 11, 2008: Governor says education best way to fight poverty

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The jump in impoverished kids spurs a vow to treat school as an "investment."

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, June 11, 2008: Lessons from the poor

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What Americans can learn from poor countries fighting poverty.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 11, 2008: Percentage of Wisconsin children in poverty rises

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Report shows state kids fare well overall.

CNN Money, June 11, 2008: Low-Income Gas Company Customers Can Save Through Bill-Assistance Program

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New CARE Income Guidelines Expand Eligibility.

New York Times, June 11, 2008: Study Shows Colorado Has Largest Rise in Child Poverty

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

15.7 percent of children lived in poverty in 2006.

Denver Post, June 11, 2008: Learning how to escape poverty

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Education as key to ending poverty in Colorado.

CNN, June 10, 2008: Making creative budget cuts to combat high food costs

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Families struggle with feeding children.

Toledo Blade, June 10, 2008: Spending on essentials

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Need for basics has pushed more into poverty.

Business Week, June 10, 2008: 25 Million Americans Are 'Underinsured'

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Middle- and upper-income families find it harder to get needed medical care, report says.

What the Next President Could Do: End Child Hunger, by Joel Berg and Tom Freedman

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Six ideas for an invigorated fight against child hunger.

Deseret Morning News, June 10, 2008: 16 counties providing free summer lunches

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One in seven Utah households struggles to provide food.

Brooklyn Rail, June 9, 2008: Emergency Food Programs Feed Brooklyn's Hungry

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A look at programs to help the needy closer to home.

Kansas City Star, June 9, 2008: More are struggling with medical expenses despite having health insurance

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New report says insurance fails to protect Americans from medical debt.

Reuters, June 9, 2008: U.S. food stamp use up sharply, sign of hard times

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Number is up 1.5 million since last year.

New York Times, June 9, 2008: Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Average

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trend could have high impact on low-income workers.

States News (Michigan), June 9, 2008: Candidates should address poverty

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What will poverty in America look like under each canidacy?

Forbes, June 9, 2008: Rising food costs put pinch on Tenn. institutions

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Schools and other public services looking for innovative wasys around higher prices.

Las Vegas Sun, June 8, 2008: Brookings study: Vegas’ poor deserve tax credits

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Valley has diverse low-income population.

Deseret Morning News: 16 Counties Providing Free Summer Lunches

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Midland Reporter-Telegram (Texas), June 8, 2008: Rising gas, food and other costs magnify struggles of raising children alone

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Single parents look for outside support to get through day-to-day.

New York Times: Rural U.S. Takes Worst Hit as Gas Tops $4 Average

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New York Times, June 7, 2008: Unemployment Rate Hits 5.5% as 49,000 Jobs Lost

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Erosion of labor market hurts working families/

Philadelphia Inquirer, June 7, 2008: Editorial: Earned Income Tax Credit

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make a good idea better.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Editorial: Earned Income Tax Credit

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make a good idea better

The Bulletin (Pennsylvania), June 6, 2008: Child Poverty On The Rise

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Federal government's investment in children has declined.

Toledo Blade, June 6, 2008: Toledo set for battle on poverty

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mayor annouces plan to target one neighborhood at a time.

June 13 Policy Briefing: Strengthening Metropolitan America by Expanding the EITC

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

To learn more about this briefing sponsored by the Brookings Institution’s Metropolitan Policy Program and to RSVP, click here.

Buffalo News, June 5, 2008: Brookings study urges changes for Earned Income Tax Credit

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Low-income workers could benefit from changes to EITC.

Pioneer Local (Illinois), June 5, 2008: Study: Suburban poverty on the rise

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Suburbs see rise in poverty along with cities.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 5, 2008: Rolling display at CCAC South gives picture of poverty

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Travelling exhibition shows what it's like to live in poverty.

TIME, June 4, 2008: Why Do We Turn Away?

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Edwards takes a look at why poverty in America has not been solved.

Asbury Park Press, June 3, 2008: Hunger relief provides food for thought

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

National Hunger Awareness Day in New Jersey.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, June 3, 2008: Food stamp use on the upswing

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Households in the suburbs and outlying counties record some of the highest gains.

Asbury Park Press, June 3, 2008: Number of kids in poverty stays constant

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite expansion of aid programs, number has not decreased.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, June 3, 2008: How Low-Income Consumers Fare in the Senate Climate-Change Bill

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An analysis of what the climate bill offers low-income Americans.

Cincinnati Enquirer, June 2, 2008: The numbers in black and white

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Disparities between African-Americans and whites.

Greenville News (South Carolina), June 2, 2008: Money to aid kids in need drops 20 percent

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

State budget cuts to cost A Child's Haven additional federal money.

Jump in State EITCs Results from Foundation-Funded Efforts, by Michael Laracy of the Annie E. Casey Foundation

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A closer look at the impact that the Earned Income Tax Credit can have in states.

Cleveland Plain Dealer, June 2, 2008: Suburban poverty: Economy brings increased need for help

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Working families facing greater needs.

Columbus Dispatch, June 1, 2008: More Ohioans have fallen into poverty

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Study showing gap between families' real need, federal poverty line

Columbus Dispatch, June 1, 2008: Poverty's grip

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Suburbs share in suffering.

Chicago Tribune, June 1, 2008: For poor, a gaping digital divide

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local groups try to offer training, access

Providence Journal, June 1, 2008: Lower-wage earners receiving most benefits from unions

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In particular, wages are higher.

Kansas City Star, June 1, 2008: Better nutrition is solution for obesity among poor children

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Examining the connection between hunger and obesity.

The Coloradoan, June 1, 2008: Welfare program numbers slip as poverty rates rise

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Number of families enrolled in TANF has fallen.

Lexington Herald-Leader, June 1, 2008: Food and gasoline: Soaring prices hit the poor hardest

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lower-Income Folks Were Already Stretched to the Limit.

The Bakersfield Californian, May 31, 2008: Wage instability plagues workers

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More people experiencing drops in income.

Charlotte Observer, May 31, 2008: Demand outstripping supply at food banks

Sat, 31 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local food banks facing shortages.

Columbus Dispatch, May 29, 2008: A state of need

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

13 percent of Ohioans live in poverty, and hard times are pushing more over the edge.

Tucson Weekly, May 29, 2008: Money Missing

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty is on the rise in Tucson--and the percentage of poor children is at an all-time high.

New York Times, May 29,2008: Answers About Fighting Poverty in New York, Part 2

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David R. Jones continues to answer questions about poverty.

MSNBC, May 29, 2008: Rust Belt communities turn to tourism for a lift

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Cities once sustained by industrial prosperity now face joblessness, poverty.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 28, 2008: Tribes' healthcare coming up short

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nearly a third of American Indian population lives in poverty.

Washington Post, May 28, 2008: Choosing Bankruptcy to Stay Afloat

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Despite Tighter Rules, More Strapped Americans Seek Debt Relief.

Stanford Report, May 28, 2008: Stanford project promises more accurate measure of poverty in U.S.

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty index is not complex enough.

Economic Policy Institute, May 28, 2008: Income volatility

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Another source of growing economic insecurity

The Tennessean, May 28, 2008: Education, economic policy are keys to avoiding welfare

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

National welfare numbers rise.

The Tennessean, May 28, 2008: Don't forget that welfare is about well-being

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thoughts of TANF changes.

New York Times, May 28, 2008: Answers About Fighting Poverty in New York

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David R. Jones, the president of the Community Service Society of New York, takes questions.

Statesman Journal (Oregon), May 27, 2008: Eliminating hunger is up to all Oregonians

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Support efforts that will help fix underlying issues

Washington Post, May 27, 2008: Rising Prices Hit Home For Food Stamp Recipients

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Food stamp benefits not keeping up with families' economic trouble.

Financial Literacy, Silver Rights and America’s Drop-Out Generation, by John Hope Bryant

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chairman of Operation Hope offers his suggestions for solving the drop out crisis.

Sacramento Bee, May 27, 2008: State cuts to health and social services will hit some hard

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Governor's plan would diminish assistance programs.

Fight Poverty: Lower High School Drop Out Rates, by John Bridgeland

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

John Bridgeland adresses one aspect of poverty that has largely been ignored.

Kansas City Star, May 27, 2008: Food stamps can’t keep up with rising prices

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Prices for bread and milk have climbed 14 percent.

Spotlight Forum: Do We Have the Public Will to Reduce Poverty? Watch All

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Council on Foundations Advanced Practices Institute

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 25, 2008: Need for food stamps rising

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Weak economy, changes to state program increase enrollment nearly 10%.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram, May 25, 2008: Factors in poverty

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why are some people poor? Experts suggest reasons.

Las Vegas Sun, May 25, 2008: Groups that help needy finding the need is great

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

‘Jaw-dropping’ data show more families seeking government help.

Orlando Sentinel, May 25, 2008: Tough times: Middle class losing grip on American dream

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The mortgage crisis and other factors imperil the American dream.

Bakersfield Californian, May 24, 2008: Tough economy: County sees jump in food stamp use

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Even the employed are seeking help.

MSNBC, May 23, 2008: Edwards Will Return To Iowa To Speak At Poverty Conference

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Conference to be organized by Iowa Governor.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 23, 2008: Food Stamp Provisions of the Final 2008 Farm Bill

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Description of nutrion programs.

Witchita Times Record News, May 22, 2008: Not enough

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Area agencies struggling to help needy families.

The Growing Profile of Poverty, by the Advisory Council of Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity.

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Spotlight’s Advisory Council reflects on the candidates’ commitment to combat poverty.

Evanston Review, May 22, 2008: Many social service agencies struggling

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Agencies having trouble covering costs.

Los Angeles Times, May 22, 2008: L.A.'s Salvation Army offers poverty simulation

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The organization provides an exercise in which volunteers are immersed in the difficulties faced by the working poor as they navigate the transit systems, social services, pawn shops and check-cashing.

Columbus Dispatch, May 21, 2008: Too few homes for low-income renters

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Foreclosure crisis has affected renters.

Burlington Free Press, May 21, 2008: Demand for food services rising in Vermont

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More ‘working poor’ are visiting food pantry in Burlington.

Daily Illinois, May 21, 2008: Bill passed to create poverty commission

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

State bill would investigate situation of the poor.

Daily Breeze (California), May 20, 2008: Kidney disease linked to poverty

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Study cites lack of access to health care as one reason.

New York Times, May 20, 2008: Let’s Be Serious

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders must take economic woes seriously.

Chicago Tribune, May 20, 2008: Cost of free food gets ever higher for pantries

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

High gas prices and drop in donations take a toll as more people must use centers.

San Francisco Chronicle, May 20, 2008: State budget to chop dental benefits for poor

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Proposal would cost state millions of dollars.

Boston Globe, May 20, 2008: In Maine, a losing battle for health

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Struggling county poses harsh reality for women.

New Hampshire Union-Leader, May 19, 2008: The poor are getting desperate for food -- right in NH

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Food bank leader gives her perspective.

Washington Times, May 19, 2008: Reforming the Farm Bill

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bread for the World's David Beckmann discusses where the US goes next on farm and hunger policy

USA Today: New Breed of American Emerges in Need of Food

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How new economic pressures have expanded the demand for food assistance

Christian Science Monitor, May 19, 2008: Farm bill highlights rich-poor debate

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Congress and Bush have routinely clashed over salary caps for federal aid programs.

Mercury News (California), May 19, 2008: This is the time to rewrite rules for food stamps

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Only 1/3 of state's working families get food stamps.

Arizona Republic, May 19, 2008: Economic slowdown pressures aid groups

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dilemma: 'More people asking but less to give.'

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, May 18, 2008: Governor aims to reduce welfare rolls

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Department of Social Services facing cuts.

USA Today, May 18, 2008: New Breed of American Emerges in Need of Food

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How new economic pressures have expanded the demand for food assistance

Columbus Dispatch, May 18, 2008: Decentralize poverty

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Housing agency's plan would mean better prospects for low-income families.

Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2008: Food stamp recipients struggle through the month

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Number of Americans relying on food stamps has increased.

TPM: Edwards Secured Private Commitment From Obama That He'd Go On Poverty Tour As Nominee

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democrat to spend several days focusing on poverty in America

Buffalo News, May 18, 2008: Poverty in the golden years

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Women of retirement age are twice as likely as men to live in poverty, a study found.

USA Today: Slow economy hits Hispanics hard

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Housing bust feeds big rise in unemployment.

Grand Rapids Press, May 17, 2008: End poverty

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

What each of the presidential candidates could do for America.

Chicago Tribune, May 16, 2008: Food stamp use hits record

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Agencies in Illinois alarmed by increase in recent months.

TPM, May 16, 2008: Edwards Secured Private Commitment From Obama That He'd Go On Poverty Tour As Nominee

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Democrat to spend several days focusing on poverty in America

Poverty Has Returned to the Public Agenda by Jack Kemp and George Mitchell

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Kemp and George Mitchell discuss why poverty is more relevant than ever.

Audio Webcast: “Children and Family Issues on the Campaign Trail: Polling, Politics, and Policy”

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A recording of a policy forum sponsored by the Urban Institute and Chapin Hall Center for Children

Washington Post, May 15, 2008: United Way to Target Health, Education and Income

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit announces ambitious 10-year goals.

USA Today, May 15, 2008: Slow economy hits Hispanics hard

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Housing bust feeds big rise in unemployment.

Washington Post, May 15, 2008: Edwards Throws Support to Obama

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With Long-Coveted Endorsement, Former Rival Sends Signal to Clinton.

Politico, May 15, 2008: Halving poverty

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An Obama aide says the goal of halving poverty in 10 years was key to Edwards' endorsement.

Minnesota Public Radio, May 14, 2008: Record number of Minn. children live in poverty

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Highest level this decade.

Albuquerque Journal, May 14, 2008: 'Every Child Matters' in N.M. Elections

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Group emphasizes investing in kids.

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 14, 2008: Edwards in N. Phila. to help fight poverty

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The former candidate for president helped launch a nationwide bid to aid the poor.

Tulsa World, May 14, 2008: Grim outlook

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

State's poor face more suffering.

Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2008: End the Welfare Marriage Penalty

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why we should care about this issue in welfare and marriage.

Columbus Dispatch, May 13, 2008: On the level

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Federal poverty standard doesn't translate well for today's families.

A New Strategy Against Poverty

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Newt Gingrich answers Barack Obama's call for an honest discussion about poverty.

New York Times, May 12, 2008: State Programs Add Safety Net for the Poorest

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

States try to move beyond simply removing people from welfare.

CQ, May 12, 2008: Sharper Pangs of Food Insecurity

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hunger and malnourishment real problems in America.

Philadelphia Inquirer: Edwards in N. Phila. to help fight poverty

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The former candidate for president helped launch a nationwide bid to aid the poor.

CQ, May 12, 2008: ‘Hunger’ Not in USDA Lexicon

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Term considered too vague.

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 12, 2008: Editorial: School Breakfasts

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Come and get it

Wall Street Journal: End the Welfare Marriage Penalty

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Why we should care about this issue in welfare and marriage.

Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 11, 2008: Low-wage workers' incomes said to lag

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Study: Growth has helped top earners the most.

Tuscaloosa News, May 11, 2008: Rising food costs take toll on charities, needy

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Local assistance organizations unable to make ends meet.

Chicago Tribune, May 11, 2008: Mich. food stamp use up 53% since 2003, rate well above US

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One in eight residents now on assistance program.

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 9, 2008: Soaring use of food stamps another sign of lean times

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

People living with less and less.

The Advocate (Louisiana), May 9, 2008: Panel backs poverty fight

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lawmaker: Issue affects everyone.

USA Today: States' Welfare Caseloads Starting to Rise

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

27 states report increases.

Wall Street Journal, May 8, 2008: White House May Soften Health Policy

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Health care for poor children may be re-addressed.

MSNBC, May 8, 2008: Poverty experiment eye-opening for leaders in Buffalo

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Leaders try to make ends meet on meager income.

Washington Times, May 7, 2008: The underemployed

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Who are the underemployed?

Austin American-Statesman, May 6, 2008: Private firms cleared to help Texans applying for food stamps

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Provision was a response to Texas struggles with contractors.

Washington Post: Economic Troubles Multiply Requests for Help in D.C. Area

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Applications for food stamps and Medicaid increase.

CQ, May 6, 2008: A Gritty N.C. City Where Obama Has Appeal on Primary Day

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Residents worry about economy.

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 6, 2008: Food costs likely to boost obesity in poor

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Healthier choices will be even more out of reach, experts say.

USA Today, May 5, 2008: States' welfare caseloads starting to rise

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

27 states report increases.

Reno Gazette Journal, May 5, 2008: Utilities harder to pay

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Number of people falling behind in paying their utility bills rising.

Columbus Dispatch: Soaring Costs for Gas, Food May Strain Welfare Reform

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Working poor making difficult choices.

Lessons Learned

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Poverty and the 2008 John Edwards Campaign, by Jonathan Prince.

Columbus Dispatch, May 5, 2008: Soaring costs for gas, food may strain welfare reform

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Working poor making difficult choices.

El Paso Times, May 4, 2008: Special Report: $14 a day one year later

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pay increases don't keep up with costs.

Biloxi Sun Hearld, May 4, 2008: Federal poverty measures due for overhaul

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

National children's group says number is underestimated.

Ithaca Journal, May 3, 2008: Education helps break the generational cycle of poverty

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Program helps working Americans with costs.

Springfield News-Leader, May 3, 2008: As the price of food rises, more Ozarkers seek help

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

WIC program change will stretch vouchers' value.

Ithaca Journal, May 3, 2008: Finding a path out of poverty

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Success attributed to a range of factors, from family to pure luck.

Washington Post, May 2, 2008: Economic Troubles Multiply Requests for Help in D.C. Area

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Applications for food stamps and Medicaid increase.

Newsday, May 2, 2008: Religious community asked to improve life of poor

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Faith leaders gather to discuss poverty on Long Island.

Baltimore Sun, May 2, 2008: Unhealthy cuts

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Our view: Medicaid spending rule would punish poor.

Politico, May 1, 2008: Farm bill must clear income hurdle

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Income eligibility involved in farm bill fights.

Raleigh News and Observer, May 1, 2008: Even the food banks are going hungry

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More people turn to charities that have little left to give.

Council on Foundations, May 1, 2008: Foundations Support Families Hit by Economic Downturn

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Results of a Survey by the Council on Foundations.

The Register Herald (West Virginia), May 1, 2008: Senator pushes monthly handouts for low-income motorists to buy gas

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Proposal patterned after LIHEAP.

New York Times, May 1, 2008: Even Less Help in Hard Times

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

State-run Medicaid and children's health programs may soon be in crisis.

Connecticut Post, April 30, 2008: State's low-income children fare poorly

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Well-being of children from low and high-income families compared.

Washington Post, April 30, 2008: Crop subsidies switched to feeding needy as food prices rise

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Money going towards food stamps and other programs.

Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2008: Workers' health insurance costs soar

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

From 2001 to 2005, employees' incomes rose 3% but their coverage costs jumped 30%.

Philadelphia Daily News, April 30, 2008: City, 'burbs see dramatic increase in children living in poverty

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia has seen increase in child poverty in suburbs.

Wall Street Journal, April 29, 2008: Farm Bill Leaves Safety Net Intact

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Updates on the Farm Bill.

Dallas Morning News, April 29, 2008: More kids enrolled in CHIP, but state lags in coverage

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Numbers have increased since lawmakers eased process last year.

Voters Want Action on Poverty in 2008

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gary Cunningham of the Northwest Area Foundation discusses recent polling.

Los Angeles Times, April 29, 2008: Tip-dependent workers feeling the slump

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The economic downturn has cash-strapped customers leaving less.

New York Times, April 29, 2008: Study Warns Job Losses Will Strain Government Health Programs

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Unemployment increases will swell numbers of uninsured.

Miami Herald, April 28, 2008: Seniors feel the pinch of rising food prices

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Elderly have high rates of poverty.