Poverty

A guaranteed income initiative is now open to residents of Fresno County.

Each year, the U.S. Congress allocates over $400 million for food assistance to support more than 250,000 residents of Puerto Rico who are able-bodied adults.

Harris County residents who meet certain requirements will begin receiving guaranteed income in April.

Kentucky SNAP recipients could be subject to new rules if a bill becomes law.

Republican critics claim that illegal immigrants will be able to 'cash in' on bipartisan legislation that passed the House on Wednesday

On this 60th anniversary of America's declaration of unconditional war on poverty, we must bet on ourselves and finally eradicate poverty through a guaranteed income.

North Korea's Lexus-loving supreme leader has blamed party cadres for not improving living conditions with "revolutionary determination."

"I'm 82. That's how much I've been through. I've been through that war, I know how hungry I was. I'm just as hungry now," the woman said.

When Rocky lost his last appeal, he said he was tired, and he didn't want to beg anyone for his life. But I'm still fighting.

Chinese government censors tried to control discussions about the country's economy this week.

For many, the holiday season is an occasion to take a stand in polemical conflicts, whipping out "keep Christ in Christmas" signs.

A crisis is unfolding for American families. Last month, new census numbers revealed that the number of children in poverty more than doubled last year, from 4 million to 9 million. And unfortunately, this month it will get even harder.

If nothing changes, Social Security will face a 23 percent across-the-board benefit cut in 2033, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

The expanded child tax credit's effects were profound. It contributed massively to the record-low child poverty rate in 2021, cutting child poverty by a third.

The feeling of inadequacy weighed heavily on my shoulders. I questioned my abilities, my purpose.

Inflation continues to affect seniors, who according to new Census data, are collectively experiencing more poverty.

Poverty spiked in 2022 as Americans saw key stimulus programs expire and the cost of living soar.

"Participants in this immersive experience will begin to experience what a 'month' in poverty feels like," the city of Highland Park in Illinois said.

Locals' fury at meeting attended by Karen Bass where Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky presented her plan for an interim housing project in LA's Westside.

I thought: I will never put myself through that kind of stress again.

The land of the free is suffering from a "self-inflicted" injustice when it comes to poverty, experts told Newsweek.

A new universal basic income program funded by federal dollars in Harris County could include undocumented migrants.

"The thing is, she doesn't want a CHILD, she wants a BABY," one Reddit user wrote.

Instead of trying to lessen the financial burden on the average household by making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share, opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are trying to take health coverage and care away.

The proposed bill says those who live in public spaces are entitled to the same right of privacy as anyone living in a private home would expect.

"Is it possible your daughter has narcissistic tendencies?" a commenter asked.

U.S. water utility prices have been rising faster than general inflation, driven in large part by a need to replace and update aging infrastructure. New regulations to remove "forever chemicals" from drinking water will surely drive costs even higher.

According to Hunger Solutions Minnesota, one in four food-insecure children in the state fails to qualify for support under current federal programs.

It's time to stop arguing about Roe v. Wade and start tangibly helping women in need, together.

If President Joe Biden's 2024 budget is approved, parents could see more money issued by the government.