Here are three stories that are representative of the experiences of millions of Americans held back by a criminal record.

Advocates argue that to continue progress, civil legal aid must be deployed more broadly in future efforts to combat poverty.

A subsidized jobs program that created 20,000 jobs in Philadelphia shows that such initiatives can be a win both for those looking for work and for employers.

Activists on the front lines of the fight against poverty tell you what needs to be done and how you can help.