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Lifestyle
The Rise of the Privileged Poor
“Making it” isn't the same as it used to be, so what exactly does “faking it” accomplish?
Lifestyle
Beyond the Food Desert: Why We Can't Get Healthy Foods in Poor Communities
Two new studies challenge the existence of "food deserts"—but the link between poverty and obesity runs deeper.
Lifestyle
Infographic: Life on Less Than $2 a Day
A global snapshot of the cost of survival in several developing nations
News
Does Mitt Romney Care About You? An Economic Analysis
"I'm not concerned about the very poor. "
News
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.
News
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.
News
Can a Slumchella Music Fest Empower Kenya's Poor?
Kenyan activists are riffing off the popular music festival to protest Ethiopia’s largest infrastructure project to date.
News
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
Are "Teacherpreneurs" the Future of Education?
A new book, "Teaching 2030," believes educators need to become entrepreneurially minded leaders.
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.
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.
Lifestyle
Let's Make Sustainable Food Less Elitist
Sustainable food initiatives don't serve everyday Americans. Here's how to change that.
News
What Would America Look Like Under the GOP's Budget Plans?
They won't pass, but Paul Ryan and Pat Toomey's proposed budgets are the GOP's vision for the United States—and the center of its election strategy.
News
Social Issues and the Economy Aren't a Zero-Sum Game
Some voters wish politicians would ignore social issues and focus on the economy. The problem is, these two things are intertwined.
Education
Are Early Interventions the Key to Ending the Black Male Education Crisis?
Scholars say we need to focus intervention efforts for black boys on pre-K through third grade, but the methods raise plenty of questions.
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?
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.
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.
