poverty

Array – Photo credit: Photo by Ev on Unsplash

Democracy, Justice, Popular

Single mom perfectly explains to Congress why the U.S. poverty line needs a total rehaul

Annie Reneau

10/9/2024
Youth-led party for community engagement, MEDEA, Tanzania Captured by James Roh for Pura

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Culture, Education, Empowered Women, Equality, Family, Identity, Modern Families

The next generation of female leaders has arrived. Here’s how they’re making sure they (and every girl) get a chance to learn.

Sarah Watts

3/8/2026
Mary Katherine Backstrom makes a strong argument for keeping Santa gifts simple. – Photo credit: Mary Katherine Backstrom/Facebook, Photo by Samuel Holt on Unsplash

Equality, Identity, Popular

A Christmas PSA: Please be mindful about what gifts Santa brings your kids

Annie Reneau

12/12/2023
Professional baseball player <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackie_Robinson" title="en:Jackie Robinson">Jackie Robinson</a> swings a bat in 1954. – Photo credit: Image by Bob Sandberg/Library of Congress. (cropped)

Identity, Race & Ethnicity

Baseball legend Jackie Robinson once sent a telegram to the White House for equal rights

Lori White

8/30/2023
Unwritten rules poor people follow that may be surprising – Photo credit: Tik Tok News|YouTube

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Someone asked for the ‘unwritten rules’ poor people live by and the answers are revealing

Jacalyn Wetzel

5/19/2023
Sleep Trailer hopes to help end homelessness. – Photo credit: Sleep Trailer LLC TikTok screenshot

Community, Joy

Owner of Sleep Trailer hopes to help end homelessness with his unique invention

Jacalyn Wetzel

3/7/2023