This trend may surprise you, given the attention the public, policymakers, politicians and the media paid to food insecurity at the height of the pandemic.
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One in 4 American households is at risk of losing power because of the high cost of energy. Over 30% of those disconnections are in summer, when heat gets dangerous.
Eliminating poverty has not been a major campaign issue during the 2024 presidential campaign.
Research has shown that anti-gun violence programs have more success when they address root causes such as generational poverty, easy access to guns and a lack of affordable housing.
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems.
Marriage on its own won’t do away with child poverty, and in fact it can create even more instability for low-income families.
The stigma around poverty and government benefits can make those initiatives less effective.
The imposition of fines and fees on people unable to pay has had a disproportionate impact on Black and Latino communities.
Halfway to the SDGs’ 2030 deadline, countries have made progress, but most are struggling to meet all 17 goals. The US is no exception.
One in 4 American households are at risk of losing power because of the high cost of energy. Over 30% of those disconnections are in summer, when heat gets dangerous.
With newfound fame and fortune, NBA rookies who come from poverty face a bevy of challenges that threaten to derail their success.
Adults insured by Medicaid who are 19 to 55 years old and don’t have children or other dependents would need to spend 80 hours a month doing paid work, job training or community service.
An alternative approach to measuring poverty detected a decline in 2021, amid a surge in government support for low-income families.
It’s getting much harder in the US to find an affordable home, even for people who work multiple jobs.
The most affordable homes face the highest risks from disasters for three key reasons.
Millions of Americans struggle to pay their bills each month, despite earning wages well above the federal poverty line and holding multiple jobs.
Congregations can help bridge gaps left by government programs, especially for many immigrants and others who are not eligible for SNAP benefits.
Public investments in benefit programs could save tens of thousands of children from being victims of child abuse and have important later-life effects on child welfare and overall health.
The latest figures offer new evidence that a K-shaped recovery is following the coronavirus recession – which hit the lowest-paid workers the hardest.
While the food insecurity rate held steady in 2020, the racial hunger gap increased.
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Presidential Distinguished Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning, University of Pennsylvania
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Professor of Economics, Baylor University
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Associate Professor of Social Work, University of Memphis
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Lynton K. Caldwell Professor, Indiana University
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Professor Emirita of Sociology, American University
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Professor of Social Welfare, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor of Lawyering Skills, Seattle University
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Professor of Sociology & Criminology and Arts & Sciences Distinguished Scholar, University of Miami
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Professor of Geography and Senior Research Associate in the Rock Ethics Institute, Penn State
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Associate Professor of Public Health, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor of Psychology, University of San Francisco
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Professeur des Universités en économie, Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (CNAM)
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Director of Environmental Law and Policy Clinic; Professor of Practice, Wake Forest University
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Assistant Professor of Government, Cornell University
