The Dignity of the Thrift Store
During the season of abundance, one writer reflects on the days when bargain-hunting was a necessity for survival—and finds solace in the simplicity.
Poverty
Where Is the “Equality of Opportunity” for the Disabled Community?
Today is the 29th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and yet so many people with disabilities live in poverty. Do the Democratic presidential candidates have a plan for that?
For Pharma Companies, Killing is Their Business, and Business is Good
Pharmaceutical companies have been hiking drug prices for decades, leaving many forced to decide between basic needs like housing and food, and the medication that keeps them alive.
We Need a New War on Poverty
With close to 100 million Americans living at or near the poverty level, most of them women, are any of the Democratic candidates addressing the crisis?
Yes, Kids Should Be Entitled to a Free Lunch
While Trump weekends at Mar-a-Lago, his administration wants to cut school meals, which for many kids—like the author, when she was growing up—is their primary source of sustenance.
Why Are Black Parents Being Punished for Trying to Educate Their Kids?
When white parents take their kids out of failing schools, they’re deemed responsible. When Black parents, like Kiarre Harris, do it, they’re called criminals and suffer brutal consequences.
I Learned the Hard Way What It Really Means to Be Poor
If you don't think you can fall into poverty, think again. And Trump, together with a GOP-led House and Senate, are going to make it so much worse.
Why Do We Vilify Low-Income Black Women Simply for Being Mothers?
Debra Harrell, Frankea Dabbs, Shanesha Taylor—all dehumanized and criminalized for taking care of their children the best they can.