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House Republicans Open New Front in the War on Women

Katie Wright charts how the House-passed Republican budget guts federal programs supporting women and children.

By Katie Wright | Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Top 10 Things You Should Know About Maryland’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics

Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley examine how Maryland’s growing communities of color and immigrants are impacting the state’s economy and electorate in advance of the April 3 primary.

By Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley | Monday, April 2, 2012

Interactive Map: House Republicans’ Latest Assault on Nutrition Assistance

cursor icon Interactive A map from Donna Cooper shows the effects of the new House budget proposal's cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

By Donna Cooper | Monday, March 26, 2012

House Republicans Want to Punish the Poor

Donna Cooper calculates the Ryan budget’s proposed cuts mean more than 8 billion fewer meals for our poorest families as well as 184,000 fewer jobs for American workers.

By Donna Cooper | Monday, March 26, 2012

Ryan Budget Would Cause More Pain for Communities of Color

Daniella Gibbs Leger outlines how Rep. Paul Ryan’s budget hurts the middle class and communities of color.

By Daniella Gibbs Leger | Wednesday, March 21, 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

New Ryan Plan Would Harm Our Most Vulnerable Citizens

Melissa Boteach and Katie Wright demonstrate how the House Budget Committee chairman’s new proposal would increase hunger, cut jobs, and jeopardize economic security for millions of families, including our veterans.

By Melissa Boteach and Katie Wright | Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Interactive Map: How Cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Affect Your State

cursor icon Interactive Map from Donna Cooper reveals the effects of reducing spending in the program, including jobs lost and fewer meals on the table.

By Donna Cooper | Monday, March 19, 2012

The Economic Consequences of Cutting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

book_alt2 icon Report Report from Jeffrey Thompson and Heidi Garrett-Peltier estimates the job losses and other effects of reducing funding for the program.

By Jeffrey Thompson and Heidi Garrett-Peltier | Monday, March 19, 2012

Unleashing Women’s Economic Potential

Denying women’s workforce potential and entrepreneurship denies us all, writes Julie Ajinkya.

By Julie Ajinkya | Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Veteran Poverty by the Numbers

Kevin Hawryluk and Abigail Ridley-Kerr write that veterans have much at stake in this year’s budget debates.

By Kevin Hawryluk and Abigail Ridley-Kerr | Tuesday, March 6, 2012

The Top 10 Things You Should Know About Ohio’s Demographic Changes and Immigration Politics

Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley examine how Ohio’s growing communities of color and immigrants are impacting the state’s economy and electorate in advance of the March 6 primary.

By Vanessa Cárdenas and Angela Maria Kelley | Friday, March 2, 2012

Arizona’s Demographic Changes

Vanessa Cardenas, Sophia Kerby, and Rachel Wilf examine how Arizona’s growing communities of color are impacting the state.

By Vanessa Cárdenas, Sophia Kerby, and Rachel Wilf | Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Debunking Poverty Myths and Racial Stereotypes

A quick look at the facts about social benefit programs and their recipients.

By Sophia Kerby | Thursday, February 23, 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