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It's called poverty tourism: guided visits to slums and shantytowns for close-up view of locals living in the shadows of landmarks and luxury hotels.…
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People living in poverty are often at greater risk for serious health problems. And for many, legal problems can be a contributing factor to those medical…
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Sometimes it can seem like everyone’s talking about the primary, especially now that it’s a week away.But history shows there are certain groups of people…
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Several bills address the minimum wage this legislative season, including one to increase it gradually and exclude workers under age eighteen – a…
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Rural and inner-city poverty often get most of the attention, but now, poverty in American suburbia is growing fastest. We're looking at why this is…
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Recently, cities and counties have taken the lead on mandating much higher pay for traditional low-wage jobs, instead of waiting for the states or the…
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A new state law aims to boost the number of children screened for lead poisoning. There's good reason New Hampshire is aiming for that goal.Children aged…
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Summer is fast approaching, and for children from low-income families, that means an end to the free or reduced price lunches they get in…
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Studies show that growing up below the poverty line can have serious health implications, but can it have a lasting effect on the brain? On today’s show…
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Research is clear that parental involvement is critical to a child's success in school. But for a number of factors, that can be difficult for families in…