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    Injustice, Inc. - How America's Justice System Commodifies Children and the Poor

    University of Baltimore law professor Daniel Hatcher argued that the U.S. justice system commodifies the poor and children. Red Emma’s Bookstore in Baltimore hosted this event.

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    Live to See the Day - Coming of Age in American Poverty

    Sociologist and policymaker Nikhil Goyal examined poverty in America through the lens of three youths growing up in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washi…

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    Michael Tanner on Redefining Poverty

    Michael Tanner of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity talked about his research on how the federal government should redefine poverty,

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    Wendy Edelberg on Census Report and Poverty Rate Increase

    Wendy Edelberg talked about the Census report showing the first poverty rate increase in 13 years.

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    The Death Gap and The Emergency

    Dr. David Ansell (The Death Gap) and Dr. Thomas Fisher (The Emergency) talked about the state of the U.S. health care system and its ability to serve the poor. This event was part of the Pri…

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    Invisible Child - Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City

    New York Times staff writer Andrea Elliott examined poverty and homelessness through the story of one New York City child. This was part of the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Maryland.

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    Bishop William Barber and Others Launch the Poor People's Campaign Poverty Congress

    Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign, led a discussion with economists and public health policy practitioners on poverty and hunger in America during a three-day summi…

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    Rep. Jim Himes on Economic Policy for Community Investment

    Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) stressed the importance of the “holistic integration of resources” during a virtual conversation hosted by the Urban Institute. The discussion focused on federal invest…

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    Rev. William Barber on June 18 "Moral March on Washington"

    Poor People’s Campaign Co-Chair Rev. William Barber talked about the group’s upcoming “Moral March on Washington” which focuses poverty and the plight of low-wage workers.

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    Vice President Harris Remarks on Economic Development in Greenville, Mississippi

    Vice President Harris made remarks in Greenville, Mississippi, about the Biden administration’s record on economic development investments in underserved communities.

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    Tony Messenger on His Book, Profit and Punishment

    Author and Columnist Tony Messenger talked about his book, Profit and Punishment: How America Criminalizes the Poor in the Name of Justice, on the fees and costs of the criminal justice syst…

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    White Space, Black Hood

    Georgetown University Law Professor Sheryll Cashin argued that U.S. housing policies have created an uneven “residential caste system” resulting in what she calls poverty-free havens and pov…

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    Speaker Pelosi Remarks at Poor People's Campaign Event

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) made remarks on Capitol Hill following a meeting with the Poor People’s Campaign leaders, who also spoke at the event.

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    Broke in America

    Authors Joanne Samuel Goldblum and Colleen Shaddox offered their thoughts on addressing poverty in America. This was a virtual event hosted by Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Massachusetts…

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    Engine of Inequality

    Financial analyst Karen Petrou explained why she believes the Federal Reserve holds the key to ending income inequality in the United States. This was a virtual event hosted by the Cato Inst…

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    You're Leaving When?

    Writer and actress Annabelle Gurwitch offered her thoughts on the decline of the middle-class in America. This virtual program was co-hosted by the MJCCA Book Festival In Your Living Room in…

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    The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights

    Irene Khan, secretary general of Amnesty International, talked about her book, The Unheard Truth: Poverty and Human Rights. She argues that human rights and poverty are directly connected an…

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    Congressional News Conference on Addressing Poverty

    Representatives Barbara Lee (CA) and Pramila Jayapal (WA) were joined by other U.S. House members and activists at a news conference on addressing poverty.

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    Simon Montlake on Cities Trying Guaranteed Basic Income

    Christian Science Monitor senior staff writer Simon Montlake discussed his recent piece, “Why cities are experimenting with giving people cash payments.” This program is part of a “Washin…

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    Joel Berg on Food Insecurity and the COVID-19 Impact

    Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg discussed the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on food insecurity.

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