The earthquake in Haiti has spurred an intense groundswell of support from around the world. Many governments, companies, and individuals have...
The current formula we use to calculate where the "poverty line" lies has some fundamental flaws. Back when this poverty measure was first...
Still looking for a way to lend a hand in the wake of last week's devastating earthquake in Haiti? Have you texted in aid, called in a pledge, and...
The situation in Haiti is horrific, to say the least. It seems that, right now, the best way to help is a simple donation to the Red Cross, who,...
There is an even easier way to help than by going to the Red Cross website. You can quickly give $10 to the Red Cross to help the disaster in...
Slate has just released its annual Slate 60 list, its annual list of those who gave the most money to philanthropic causes in the last year. The...
We have already have some excellent submissions to our Haiti infographic contest, but we want to see more. Send us your submissions by the end of...
People living on Skid Row have often severed their earthly relationships. Union Rescue Mission's Orlando Ward and Skid Row preacher Pastor...
In the shadow of Los Angeles's glimmering financial district skyscrapers, Skid Row is "like Vegas for junkies." Choc Nitty started selling...
Franklin Arburtha carries the mantle of disenfranchised youth on Skid Row. But the deck is stacked against anyone who's lived here-especially...
Los Angeles's police chief called Skid Row "the worst social disaster in America." It's a frightening sight from a moving car. Sam Slovick...
It's safe to say that the 97 city blocks that make up the Harlem Children's Zone have more than captured our attention.
But the antipoverty...
The latest late-night-TV saga appears to be over: Jay Leno will return to his old time slot, and Conan O'Brien will leave the network. But not...
For over 20 years the official policy for Skid Row has been one of containment. Los Angeles needs a catalytic action from its political...
I met with a high school teacher last night who had just received a text message from one of his students.
It read: "I came up with this idea...
Last night, President Obama received one of his loudest ovations when he said that "the best anti-poverty program around is a world-class...
How the Teach for America model is being put to use in India.
Skinny arms stretched high-59 eager hands rose above 60 equally eager faces. Even...
As we mentioned during the run up to the British Parliamentary elections this year, the eventual coalition government leaders, the Tories, are...
The Gowanus Canal, an incredibly polluted industrial waterway that separates the neighborhoods of Park Slope and Carrol Gardens was declared a...
Solar power subsidies in LA are so popular that the city will have to cut their funding.
Wendy Smith
