poverty

Bill Hybels: What Bono Taught Me About Fighting Poverty

By Bill Hybels - God & Country - August 19, 2009

The founder of Willow Creek Community Church says fighting poverty is a matter of changing hearts. more >>

Madonna Malawi Adoption Puts Spotlight on AIDS, Poverty, Orphans, and Pop Stars

By Jennifer Delaney - Opinion - April 7, 2009

Is it about the child or the singer? A hungry world of orphans wants to know. more >>

Senate, Barbara Boxer Take Big Foreign Policy Step For Women in Poverty

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - February 11, 2009

A step of historic significance. more >>

America's Best Leaders: Jeffrey Sachs, Columbia University Economist

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - November 19, 2008

An academic who looks for real-world ways to beat global poverty. more >>

Hunger Rises in U.S. Households

Opinion - November 19, 2008

According to an annual report on food security, 691,000 children went hungry at some point in 2007. more >>

Amid Economic Crisis, United Nations Trying to Keep Focus on Food, Poverty, Climate Crises

By Thomas Omestad - Nation & World - November 3, 2008

Key U.N. adviser describes effort to make sure global financial meltdown does not hurt aid efforts. more >>

Feeling at Home Caring for the Homeless

By Kerry Hannon - Money - October 28, 2008

A veteran of corporate America finds her skills are right for a new task. more >>

Data Points: Poverty Rate

Opinion - September 8, 2008

Non-Hispanic whites have the lowest poverty rate. more >>

Downsizing an Economist: Globalization and How to Help the Poor

By Sam Dealey - Sam Dealey - August 25, 2008

Nobel Prizes notwithstanding, these guys don't get globalization—or how to help the world's poorest. more >>

Senators From Poor States Rank Low on "Poverty Scorecard"

News Desk - March 13, 2008

An analysis released this morning by the Shriver Center showed that in 2007, members of Congress from states with high rates of poverty were "less likely to support anti-poverty measures than other members of Congress.". more >>

Morning Buzz: Feb. 28, 2008

News Desk - February 28, 2008

Fuhgedaboudit. That's the official verdict this morning from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the possibility of a third-party presidential run. In an op-ed in the New York Times, Bloomberg writes: "I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be -- a candidate for president. I have watched this campaign unfold, and I am hopeful that the current campaigns can rise to the challenge by offering truly independent leadership." more >>

Does Obama Want a Trillion-Dollar Global Tax?

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - February 20, 2008

His "Global Poverty Act" could force America to spend more than $800 billion to meet U.N. development goals. more >>

Fight Poverty With Love

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - February 1, 2008

Ideas about having affordable fun and keeping out of the poorhouse with marriage. more >>

Seeking a Climate Change Solution That Doesn't Forget the Poor

By Marianne Lavelle - Beyond the Barrel - November 8, 2007

Is aid or greater efficiency the answer for those in need? more >>

Eradicate Poverty to End Insurance Crisis

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 26, 2007

One solution: spend more on education so that more can fend for themselves more >>

Crooner Bono Hits the 2008 Trail

Washington Whispers - June 10, 2007

Bono, the U2 singer who has made his ONE campaign against poverty a worldwide effort, is turning to the 2008 presidential campaign. Joined by the political odd couple of former Senate Republican leader Bill Frist and former Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, plus actress Ashley Judd, "ONE Vote 08" will be launched this week to press candidates to commit to eradicating poverty and disease. more >>