The Poor Are Silent

The rich have the power; at least that is the status quo in America. The paradox is that the US Continue reading →

Teenagers Doubt The American Dream

In the last 15 years, the attitudes of teenagers has shifted from one of ‘expecting to get ahead’ to ‘getting Continue reading →

The Poor Are Working

“Work hard and get yourself out of poverty” is an old adage, but not a current reality. Of the approximately Continue reading →

One Job Is Not Enough

It is arguable that a living wage should allow a person to afford the basics: a place to live, sufficient Continue reading →

Education Is Not A Panacea

One avenue for escaping poverty is to at least make sure the next generation is educated enough to get to Continue reading →

Being Poor Costs Too Much

Being poor sounds like an easy thing to fix, if you’re rich. Just spend less money. There are flaws in Continue reading →

The Poor Are Young

In America, the younger a person is, the more likely they are to be in deep poverty, poverty that is Continue reading →

US Child Poverty Grows

Poverty, it isn’t just for adults. Children live in poverty, and have fewer options to alleviate it. Prior to The Continue reading →