Deregulation, defunding of welfare programs, higher taxes on the poor, and weak labor laws lead to high poverty in the United ...

The migrants fled conflict, religious persecution, poverty and government crackdowns in countries such as Afghanistan, ...

A council has unveiled a new strategy to "mitigate, reduce and prevent" child poverty. South Tyneside Council has outlined ...

Research shows a possible return to society of $1.24 for every dollar invested in increasing the JobSeeker rate.

The share of the population with resources below 50% of their poverty threshold was higher. Poor Americans Spend Larger Percentages of Their Income on Basic Necessities Americans living in poverty ...

A new report argues that one essential element to reviving the American dream in Ohio is strengthening and stabilizing family ...

Wage growth always rises with Democratic presidents, high union participation, strong market regulation, and worker ...

Overall, the total poverty rate among seniors in Nassau County ... according to the study. Reps from the American Association of Retired Persons, which funded the study, linked the grim findings ...

In 2015, then-President Barack Obama committed the United States to achieving newly adopted U.N. global goals by 2030.

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to those in need, is highlighting the harsh realities faced by millions of Americans living in poverty.