College Degree Not Enough to Protect Against Poverty

The Associated Press recently released an article that points out an increase in educated poor. I include an excerpt: A rise in college attendance coupled with downsizing, outsourcing and a shortage of high-paying jobs is bolstering the ranks of the educated poor – people with college degrees who don’t earn above the national poverty line, […]

US Plunges Further into Poverty

Plenglish.com recently reported on an increase in poverty in the United States. I include an excerpt: A study by the NGO, The Center for American Progress (CAP), revealed a significant increase of poverty in the United States, affecting one out of every eight persons. The institution reported that 37 million persons in the US live […]

American Idol Raises Over $30M for Charity

Thehimalayantimes.com reports that the “American Idol” special raised over $30 million for charity: Television singing talent show “American Idol” proved its clout as a US cultural phenomenon on Wednesday by raising more than $30 million for young people in Africa and the United States. A two-hour show filled with inspirational songs, movie, television and music […]

Bloomberg Eyes Poverty Reduction Tips For NYC

The Associated Press reported on Bloomberg studying poverty reduction for NYC. I include an excerpt: New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s pilot program to help New Yorkers break the cycle of poverty is modeled after a well-regarded Mexican initiative. Bloomberg was in Mexico on Tuesday studying the program for tips he might adopt back home. […]

Idol Gives Back

I like the way E.J. Dionne portrays American Idol’s two-night special “Idol Gives Back” which starts tonight. I include an excerpt: Do you find it obnoxious when super-rich people in the music industry come forward to preen about their exquisitely sensitive social consciences? Is there something worse than a multimillion-dollar televised entertainment operation patting itself […]