by John Freund, CM | Dec 21, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In 2009, the number of Americans living in poverty reached its highest level in 51 years. Where are America’s poor? This interactive infographic based on US Census data, takes a regional look at poverty. Roll over each state to see its poverty rate, along with those... by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
“The Giving Pledge is about changing the culture of giving,” (BUSINESS WIRE)–Seventeen more of America’s wealthiest families have committed to returning the majority of their wealth to charitable causes by taking the Giving Pledge. The announcement of a... by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
According to a story in the Christian Science monitor “In November, 300 million more people around the world were suddenly poor – on paper, at least. The latest numbers on poverty from the United Nations, released Nov. 4, include a new measurement for poverty... by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Frank Quinlan writes for Eureka Street (Vol 20, No 22) –Â The idea of developing a national plan to overcome poverty is not a new one. This year, Anti-Poverty Week in October marked eight years since the Australian Senate established the most extensive inquiry... by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Award winning documentary from Cultureunplugged, Chicken-a-la-Carte, has been viewed over 14 million times. When you watch it you will see why. It gives new meaning to “alacarte”. by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Oklahoma City Catholic Worker has posted a survival guide for people with low income (cathworkeroct2010) See their JustPeace website for some provocative thoughts about the plight of the marginalized.
