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The Great Public-Service Talent Search

Public service book_alt2 icon Report While a multifaceted approach is needed to address human resource issues in public service, the strategic expansion of national service has much to contribute to the development of “talent” in the helping fields.

By Joy Moses and Shirley Sagawa | Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Post-Welfare Reform Trends Plus Deeper Spending Cuts Could Equal Disaster for the Nation’s Poor

Yazmin Santiago article icon Issue Brief It’s hard to imagine what poor families will do and how the nation can reasonably reduce poverty should the federal government continue to slash budgets for critical programs.

By Joy Moses | Thursday, February 7, 2013

Top 10 Reasons Why Cutting Poverty Programs to Resolve the Fiscal Showdown Is a Bad Idea

Elizabeth GarciaBalancing the federal budget on the backs of poor and middle-class families lacks soundness and fairness.

By Joy Moses | Tuesday, November 20, 2012

The Right Choices to Cut Poverty and Restore Shared Prosperity

American flagHalf in Ten analyzes the nation's progress toward cutting poverty in half in 10 years, tracking progress along several indicators of success.

By Melissa Boteach, Shawn Fremstad, Joy Moses, Erik Stegman, and Katie Wright | Monday, November 19, 2012

Improving the Poverty Numbers Through Wedded Bliss?

Single motherA poverty-reduction strategy focusing on marriage addresses a symptom but doesn’t solve the problem.

By Joy Moses | Thursday, September 20, 2012

Mandatory Life Without the Possibility of Parole for Juveniles Is Unconstitutional

Joy Moses says the Supreme Court, with its ruling in Miller v. Alabama, has set a path to provide additional safeguards for largely poor and black youthful offenders.

By Joy Moses | Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Honoring the Hopes and Dreams of Our Nation’s Dads

The issues, needs, and concerns of low-income fathers and working-class men in general must be part of the national conversation, argues Joy Moses.

By Joy Moses | Friday, June 15, 2012

If Ryan Gets His Way on Poverty

Joy Moses explains how Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget would worsen social problems and does not represent America at its best.

By Joy Moses | Wednesday, March 21, 2012

‘Undefeated’: The other 2012 Oscar winner with a black cast

Joy Moses describes how "Undefeated," an Oscar-winning movie with a largely black cast, is good for the entertainment business.

By Joy Moses | Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Moving Away from Racial Stereotypes in Poverty Policy

book_alt2 icon Report Report from Joy Moses points the way toward a more inclusive and culturally enlightened America that understands that poverty has no racial, ethnic, gender, or regional boundaries.

By Joy Moses | Thursday, February 23, 2012

Strengthening Families and Communities

Joy Moses contributed this chapter in Half in Ten's poverty indicators report on how we can support families so they can raise their children in safe, stable environments.

By Joy Moses | Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The Facts About Americans Who Receive Public Benefits

article icon Issue Brief Joy Moses discusses the facts—and counters the myths—about public benefits programs that largely serve the middle class and those living in poverty.

By Joy Moses | Friday, December 16, 2011

Coming Together as 99 Percent

John Craig, Joy Moses, and Katie Wright examine how the movement can help those at the lower rungs of the 99 percent.

By John Craig, Joy Moses, and Katie Wright | Monday, November 21, 2011

Killing the American Dream

Joy Moses and John Craig presents the five dream killers aimed at gutting federal programs that if enacted would lock our nation’s poor in poverty.

By John Craig and Joy Moses | Thursday, November 17, 2011

Ending Poverty in America

Joy Moses offers a game plan for eventually ending poverty in America in this essay for the Dream of a Nation project.

By Joy Moses | Monday, October 31, 2011