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Revealing the Real TANF
February 11, 2013 | Perspectives

The American people have been sold a bill of goods when it comes to the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program. Continue reading

Students line up to be served lunch at the Thatcher Brook Elementary School in Waterbury, Vt. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)
This Week in Poverty: An Antipoverty Contract for 2013?
January 20, 2013 | Perspectives
Could committing to a contract grow and unify the moment against poverty?
Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, center, returns to his office from the House chamber, as talks continue regarding the "fiscal cliff" bill passed by the Senate Monday night, on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
‘Cliff’ Deal is a Decent Start for Low-Income Americans
January 3, 2013 | News & Notes
Congress's solution to the "fiscal cliff" is far from perfect, but it does do a lot to help Americans who are living in poverty.
The bus for radio co-hosts Tavis Smiley & Cornel West is on the road to Hayward, WI to kick-off 'The Poverty Tour: A Call to Conscience" in 2011. (AP Photo/Earl Gibson III)
This Week in Poverty: ‘Beating the Drum About Poverty’ (and Obama’s Nomination Speech)
September 10, 2012 | News & Notes
The Nation's Greg Kaufmann blogs about recent developments impacting poverty in America.
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Fighting Hunger in America
July 26, 2012
Volunteer at a local food pantry and help members of your community who are struggling to put food on the table.
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Sister Simone Campbell on What Drives ‘Nuns on the Bus’
June 27, 2012 | Nuns on the Bus

Sister Simone Campbell talks about their mission and its connection to Catholicism. Continue reading

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Video: ‘Nuns on the Bus’ Visits Paul Ryan’s Office
June 20, 2012 | Nuns on the Bus

Nuns are traveling by bus halfway across the country to protest the Ryan budget. Yesterday, they brought the message to his door. Continue reading

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Oran Hesterman on Reforming the American Food System
April 27, 2012 | Q&A

Learn about a farmer’s market program that improves diets and supports farmers. Continue reading