Politics of Poverty
Politics of Poverty
Care work is the cornerstone of our economy. And it's in danger.
Last week, the child care crisis in the U.S. fell off a cliff, as pandemic-era funding expired. As Congress fails to act, it hurts not just families, but countless child care professionals who are already struggling to get by. Here, one expert tells her story.
Politics of Poverty
Enough of crumbs: We want a piece of the pie
Why are members of the United Automobile Workers (UAW) taking to the street as the latest workers to go on strike this year? Here’s one reason: auto industry profits soared by 92% in ten years, to $250 billion, while worker pay has declined by nearly 20% since 2008.
Politics of Poverty
New statistics tell the sad tale of poverty as a policy choice
2022 saw a doubling of U.S. children living in poverty for a simple reason: Congress failed to act.