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Does Mitt Romney Care About You? An Economic Analysis
"I'm not concerned about the very poor. "
Lifestyle
Hustlin': The Rise of the Privileged Poor
“Making it” isn't the same as it used to be, so what exactly does “faking it” accomplish?
Education
Why Raising the Dropout Age Won't Solve America's Education Crisis
Dropouts need more than a silver-bullet sound bite to help them succeed.
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'One Bad Bill': One in Three Americans Are Poor or Near-Poor
The people teetering on the brink aren't living in the projects—they're married, own homes, and have health insurance.
Education
Solar-Powered, Wired School Brings Learning to Rural Africa
Communities living without electricity could finally have access to educational opportunities.
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L.A. Times Writer Argues Poor People Can't Own a VCR
A journalist believes poor people shouldn't be able to afford VCRs, so we went shopping to find out if he's right.
Education
It's Time to Take the Black Male Achievement Crisis Seriously
We know the statistics, but what will it take for us to fully commit to implementing the changes needed to solve the crisis?
Lifestyle
Money Can't Buy You Health Care
A new report says financial considerations aren't the biggest barrier keeping people from regular health care.
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Mapping the Connection Between Poverty and Rioting
A visualization of London's class inequality helps ask important questions about what sparked that city's riots.
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15 Percent of Americans Are Now on Food Stamps
The number of people getting money to feed themselves and their families hit an all-time high in May.
Education
Formerly Homeless Student Starts Nonprofit to Help His Peers Get to College
19-year-old student Orayne Williams got his first home when he went to college. Now he's working to get other homeless teens there, too.
Education
Chicago Schools and Groupon Team Up to Help Needy Students
Have $12? Starting Tuesday, Chicago residents will be able to buy a Groupon daily deal that purchases school supplies for low income students.
Education
Are "Teacherpreneurs" the Future of Education?
A new book, "Teaching 2030," believes educators need to become entrepreneurially minded leaders.
Culture
Half of Americans Getting Government Aid Swear They've Never Used It
A lot of people think they don't benefit from government help, even if they do.
Education
Is the White House Committed to Addressing the Role Poverty Plays in the Achievement Gap?
The Department of Education is allocating more money to the Promise Neighborhoods program. Is it enough to make a real difference?
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Pedal to Prosperity: Fighting Poverty with Sturdy Bikes in Sub-Saharan Africa
A durable bike is hard to find in sub-Saharan Africa, but the World Bicycle Relief is delivering thousands of bikes to those who need them most.
Education
New Data Exposes the Staggering Gap Between Rich and Poor Schools
There are huge gaps in access to AP classes and resources between schools in rich neighborhoods and those in poor ones.
Lifestyle
Infographic: Life on Less Than $2 a Day
A global snapshot of the cost of survival in several developing nations
