The Poverty Line
December 19, 2014"Not all my restaurant co-workers are college dropouts. Many have bachelor’s degrees; others have real estate licenses, freelancing projects or extraordinary musical and artistic abilities."
June 23, 2014A campaign recalling Rosie the Riveter -- a federal contract worker during World War II -- could bring more dignity to eight million low-wage workers' jobs.
June 13, 2014Few policies are likely to have as much effect on improving the plight of the poor as a genuine commitment to full employment economic policies.
June 10, 2014The latest agriculture bill before the House continues the practice of building policies that perpetuate racial inequities without actually naming race, write two anti-hunger activists.
June 4, 2014Charleston residents have no reason to believe their water is safe today.
May 28, 2014Leaving homeless people on the streets costs taxpayers big money.
May 27, 2014We’re at a critical moment in our economic recovery.
May 20, 2014It is absurd to believe that any attempt to finally end hunger or poverty in the US can succeed without the significant involvement and leadership of low-income Americans.
May 19, 2014Chef, activist and Top Chef judge Tom Colicchio says it's high time for a cohesive, political food movement that holds lawmakers accountable for their bad policies.
May 6, 2014The mayor's proposal is complicated, and those hoping for a strong law are worried it will fall apart once corporate interests have their say.
