Paul Everest reports that police allegedly used excessive force against an anti-poverty in Halifax. I include an excerpt: The Halifax Coalition Against Poverty plans to file an “excessive force” complaint against police after coalition members were pepper sprayed and allegedly roughed up during a protest in Halifax on Thursday night. Three coalition members were arrested […]
Category Archives: Poverty News
Suze Orman Wants to Break Poverty Cycle
Rita Chappelle recently wrote an article about Suze Orman and Orman’s new book. I include an excerpt: According to U.S. Census poverty data, women are twice as likely as men to retire in poverty. One out of eight women is poor, compared with one out of every 11 men. Those grim facts supercharged financial guru, […]
Poverty Rate Doubles for Ethnic Minorities in Britain
Tendai Maphosa recently reported that minorities in Britain have double the poverty rate as non-minorities. A new report says the poverty rate for Britain’s minority ethnic groups stands at 40 percent, double the 20 percent found among white British people. The report says minority ethnic groups are also being overlooked for jobs and are being […]
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. […]