The real cost of living in America is far higher than the federal poverty line suggests. Here’s why experts argue the true ...

McDowell County residents say it’s up to them to forge a brighter future after decades of federal projects haven’t eased ...

Does foreign aid really work, or does it merely trap countries in poverty? Each year, billions are spent, yet 692 million ...

Cultural attitudes toward violence—or, in the case of many Asians, toward nonviolence—help explain why poverty alone doesn’t ...

With federal support diminishing, local governments are on the forefront. They have plenty of effective approaches to draw on ...

A new study ranking America’s most relaxed cities placed San Jose at the top, finding that wealthy suburbs and tech hubs ...

The subcommittee will examine how the SPLC coordinated with the Biden administration in the alleged targeting of Christian ...

This would be the cheapest, most efficient way to end extreme poverty, and it would cost about $30 billion per year. But, ...

Alex Karp said Americans have lost trust in major institutions because business leaders get bailed out after making "stupid ...

Bank On, an initiative to serve the underbanked or unbanked, saw a 27% jump last year in new accounts. Why this is welcomed ...

Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced his administration will invest $19 million into programs to end child poverty across the state.

It's called the "graduation" approach — both financial and moral support to help people move from extreme poverty to ...