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Princeton's Matthew Desmond Gets Everything Wrong About Poverty's Root Causes

Desmond's analysis never goes deeper than his facile assertion that "poverty persists because some wish and will it to."

Reason · Jan 23, 2024

The fourth leading cause of death in the US? Cumulative poverty

We hear so much about crime rates, opioids, and gun violence in America, but so little from our elected leaders about the poverty crisis

The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023

Heidi Stevens: 'There is no flag for poor rights.' Why the wealthiest country in the world has so much poverty — and what to do about it

It was a gift of a day. Wrapped in sunshine and high 70s, its contents waiting to be discovered and delighted in. Birdsong and tree buds and the occasional daffodil signaled something new on the horizon.

Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023

'Poverty, By America' shows how the rest of us benefit by keeping others poor

Pulitzer winner for Evicted Matthew Desmond examines why the U.S. has more poverty than other rich nations. He finds it spends big on social programs, but gives the most to those who need it least.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2023

Wages Are Rising for Low-Skill Workers, Driving Down Poverty and Inequality

Plus: "Flipping the proverbial bird is a God-given" right, administrative state abuses, and more...

Reason · Mar 10, 2023