by Beth | Jun 25, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
June 20, 2004 – The poverty rate in the United States has risen over the past two years. Over 34.6 million people in the United States–one out of every eight Americans–are poor according to the official government definition. This is 12.1% of our...
by Beth | Jun 21, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A gently provocative book by Patrick McCormick filled with insights into hunger, eating and the connection between the Eucharist and Justice.It would be a fine book to use in conjunction with any hunger campaign projects or just by itself. Visit Barnes and Noble or...
by Beth | Jun 19, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
NEW YORK, JUNE 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- How to cope with ever-increasing numbers of migrants is a topic being examined both by international organizations and the Church. U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan Last Dec. 9 established a Global Commission on International...
by Beth | Jun 17, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
….The great hidden issue in America is the scandal that tens of millions of Americans who work full time — often more than full time — barely get by and can’t get ahead, while CEOs get zillions. The blue-collar middle class jobs are vanishing;...
by Beth | Jun 13, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Irish Province of the CM is celebrating the day which has as its theme “A Place to call home: Rebuilding lives in safety and dignity”For a list of tthese and activities and reolated information visit...
by Beth | Jun 13, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
WASHINGTON, June 12 – The Bush administration said Saturday that it would rescind a federal policy that threatened to cut food stamp benefits for several million low-income elderly and disabled people who save money on their medicines by using the new Medicare...
