Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too. Appalachia Gets Special Funding. The Black Rural South Deserves It Too.
Kennedy made rural poverty a focus of his presidential campaign. This year’s candidates could do the same—this time, in the Black Belt region.
Feb 14, 2020 / Greg Kaufmann
This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive This Housing Policy Proposal Is Radically Inclusive
Riding a wave of tenant victories across the country, People’s Action hopes its grassroots-led campaign will sway platforms for the 2020 election.
Nov 12, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
What’s the Best Way to Actually Care for Unaccompanied Migrant Children? What’s the Best Way to Actually Care for Unaccompanied Migrant Children?
Not with for-profit contractors.
Oct 10, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
Ending Poverty Will Require a Movement Led by Poor People Ending Poverty Will Require a Movement Led by Poor People
No new census data, policy paper, or talking point will do it. That’s why the Poor People’s Campaign is building “a movement that votes.”
Sep 11, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
A Young Mayor Makes the Case for a Guaranteed Income A Young Mayor Makes the Case for a Guaranteed Income
Once a skeptic, Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is now overseeing a radical anti-poverty program.
Aug 16, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
The Right’s Cure for Poverty: Hard Work and Father Figures The Right’s Cure for Poverty: Hard Work and Father Figures
At a hearing, Republicans told a familiar story while the Poor People’s Campaign presented a bold budget proposal.
Jun 20, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty Finally, Presidential Candidates Are Talking About Poverty
An historic forum revealed consensus on the need for policies like raising the minimum wage and affordable childcare—and some big differences.
Jun 18, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
Trump Has A New Solution for Poverty: Pretend Poor People Don’t Exist Trump Has A New Solution for Poverty: Pretend Poor People Don’t Exist
A proposal to redefine “poverty” would throw potentially millions of low-income people out of government-assistance programs.
May 10, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
DC’s Leaders Shouldn’t Wait to Prioritize Racial Equity DC’s Leaders Shouldn’t Wait to Prioritize Racial Equity
Activists in Washington say the mayor’s proposed budget would worsen disinvestment in black communities.
May 7, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann
The Plan to Save Our Economy The Plan to Save Our Economy
By curbing corporate power and reinvigorating the public sector, we can create an economic and political system that works for everyone.
Apr 15, 2019 / Greg Kaufmann