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Opinion | Jazmine Headley's Arrest Shows What America Thinks Of Poor Black Women

For too many poor black mothers, bootstraps aren't even an option.

Britni Danielle, Guest Writer

Bernie Sanders Hit With Avalanche Of Criticism Over Amazon-Bashing Bill

Progressives are calling it a “ham-fisted” and counterproductive way to help low-wage workers.

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A Personal Look At How The Public Housing System Is Failing Its Residents

Public housing has got to improve.

Senator Thom Tillis Asks Dr. Ben Carson About People On Government Assistance

Senator Thom Tillis asks Dr. Ben Carson how he would help people on government assistance.

Senator Thom Tillis Asks Dr. Ben Carson About People On Government Assistance

Senator Thom Tillis asks Dr. Ben Carson how he would help people on government assistance.

After 20 Years, TANF Provides Little to Poor Families

The maps showcase three different aspects of TANF's safety net and illustrate how they've varied over time and from state

To The Mom Using Food Stamps: I See You

I see you because I am you.

Christina Hudler

What Standing In Line For Food Stamps Taught Oprah's First Book Club Author About Judgment

"That was, in part, when I started to be free again," says Jacquelyn Mitchard.

By Lisa Capretto, OWN

Child Poverty Would Be Almost Twice As High If Safety Net Programs Didn't Exist: Report

But the SPM model, which was first introduced by U.S. Census Bureau in 2011, provides a more optimistic look at child poverty

Republicans Put On A Nice Face When It Comes To Food Stamps

Republicans in the House of Representatives on Wednesday started in on a "top-to-bottom" review the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known by its former name, food stamps -- but they say they're not out to cut benefits.