poor
Hey Canada, Why Don't You Have Food Stamps?
I'm a Canadian ex-pat living the US, and have noticed something strange: My homeland is missing any formal nutrition assistance programs at the federal or provincial level—it doesn’t even have a plan to feed kids at school, regardless of income.
More US Cities Are Cracking Down on Feeding the Homeless
An upcoming report details new restrictions in 33 US cities that were passed during the past year alone.
Where the Poor Get Blamed for the Plague
In a place where a lack of sanitation has been a problem, Surat became renowned as a place so filthy that the plague could still flourish.
Sick and Poor? Drug Researchers Aren't Interested
Research studies are not just concentrated by income, they're concentrated according to where researchers are located.
You Should Damn Well Be Able to Buy Lingerie with Welfare
Poor people live in the same universe as us. They fuck, unwind with drinks, and like a decent meal sometimes. We don't get to mandate that they never enjoy their lives.
Thanks David Cameron, We're Really Looking Forward to Permanent Austerity
Even though it can not work.
Ayn Rand Crosses Over to Britain
Ayn Rand's me-first philosophy of Objectivism has already infiltrated mainstream conservatism in the US, but as a recent lecture I attended shows, the hardcore capitalists are spreading their gospel on the other side of the Atlantic too.
Chemicals in Our Bodies Can Predict How Rich or Poor We Are
A new study found that poor Americans are full of lead, while rich Americans are full of mercury.
Rich People Who Pretend to Be Poor Are Obnoxious
When you've got money, aligning oneself with a demographic that's actually struggling is a pretty gross thing to do.
What the Sequester Really Means: The Poor Will Suffer More
The sequester is a set of automatic budget cuts that reduces funding for all discretionary programs at an equal rate. The cuts aren’t meant to eliminate any programs but simply reduce funding across the board. Get ready for some potentially disastrous...
Why Being Poor So Often Means Being Prey
If you’ve ever spent an extended period without money, you’re probably well aware that not having money makes money a central part of your life.
Why Gentrification Is Only Bad if You're Poor
Here are some foolproof ways to keep that pesky conscience from getting the better of you while you shove artisanal cheeses down your gullet in Downtown LA.