I just read an interesting article about Bono addressing the World Economic Forum alongside Gore. While I appreciate all the work Bono does in regards to poverty, he strikes me as somewhat of a self-serving phony who cares more about his own wealth and fame than actually solving problem of global poverty. But I have […]
Author Archives: Scott Hughes
Teen Pregnancy Does Not Perpetuate Poverty
I just read an interesting article about a study by Frank Furstenberg that shows that teen motherhood does not perpetuate poverty. According to the 30-year-study, postponing motherhood does not have a significant impact on a person’s chances of escaping poverty. For all intents and purposes, impoverished girls who bear children tend to do just as […]
UK Retirees Face Poverty
I just read an unfortunate story from the UK press. According to the article, nearly 2 million people in the UK retiring before April 2010 could face poverty. They face poverty because they do not qualify for full basic state pensions. To qualify, men currently need to have made “national insurance contributions” for 44 years, […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Today, the shower in my house will no longer turn off. While waiting for it to get fixed (by the landlord or a plumber), we turned off the water in the house, which seems more desirable than leaving the water running all day. Anyway, not having running water is very unpleasant, so it made me […]
5 Themes For Alleviating Poverty
The nationwide Community Action Network has suggested 5 themes and strategies that local communities can use to alleviate poverty. Essentially, they advised: Get everyone involved. Build an economy that works for everyone. Put money into healthcare and education. Maximize opportunities for people. Eliminate false stereotypes such as the myth that poor people are lazy. Generally, […]
Rising Food Prices Worsen World Hunger
I just read an article on Waterford Today about the threat that spiraling food prices pose in the battle against world hunger. The costs of basic foodstuffs have jumped 40% in the past year, according to the the UN’s food price index. The article points to fuel as the main reason. Mainly, it says that […]