Truth 2: Poverty is the problem

Gladys James

“Making the Safety Net More Visible in Philadelphia,” by Jon Hurdel. New York Times, Aug. 30, 2013. Photo by Mark Makela/New York Times. Like many poor people in this city, Gladys James did not know she was entitled to free home … Continue reading

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Brandi Burnau

“The Undeserving Poor,” by Kristina Cooke, David Rohde, and Ryan McNeill. The Atlantic. Dec. 20, 2012. Photo by Aaron P. Bernstein/Reuters. Brandi said she has been struggling on her own since she aged to of the foster-care system four years ago. Single and … Continue reading

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Shaun Case

“The Undeserving Poor,” by Kristina Cooke, David Rohde, and Ryan McNeill. The Atlantic. Dec. 20, 2012. The 34-year-old Indiana native has learning disabilities and endured a childhood of abuse. Relatives say he was thrown through a plate-glass widow by his grandmother … Continue reading

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ReShaun Lawrence

“NC Officials Work to End Food Aid Delays Caused by New Benefits System,” by Annalise Frank and Laura Finaldi. News and Observer, August 9, 2013. Photo by Al Drago/News and Observer. The 29-year-old mother of three has been on food … Continue reading

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Mike and Glenn

“One Brother Reaches Out to Another Across the Economic Divide,” by Rachel L. Swarns. New York Times, Dec. 15, 2013. Photo by Nicole Bengevino/New York Times. Mr. Remboulis knows that behind every number is a family and a story. His … Continue reading

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