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Nation Dec 24

Serving those in need and trying to survive during the pandemic

Nation Dec 09

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How women are disproportionately carrying the cost of COVID

A recent survey found roughly a quarter of women were considering reducing hours, switching to less demanding jobs, or leaving the workforce altogether. At least 2 million women have dropped out of the labor force since last year. Paul Paul…

Health Sep 23

Virus shutdown took a toll on routine health care for kids

Federal officials say a sharp decline in routine medical care for low-income children during the coronavirus shutdown will cause long-term harm if not reversed.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

World Sep 03

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A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering Malawi during the pandemic

The pandemic has created immense challenges for people around the world. In Malawi, an extremely poor country in southern Africa, the situation is complicated by the fact that many residents don’t have access to services and supplies that Americans tend…

World Jul 16

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After Italy’s pandemic nightmare, economy falters — and poverty spreads

The global economy is likely to take a massive hit from the pandemic, and the World Bank warns poverty levels will rise as a result. It’s already happening in Italy, Europe's third-largest economy. The country suffered a devastating human toll…

By Malcolm Brabant

Jul 07

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What’s behind a recent surge in U.S. gun violence — and how to stop it

This summer is shaping up to be a bloody one in many cities and neighborhoods. What’s behind the recent surge in gun violence? Amna Nawaz talks to Pastor Mike McBride of the Live Free Campaign, a faith-based movement committed to…

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May 04

Billions projected to suffer nearly unlivable heat in 2070

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Right now, 20 million people live in areas where the annual average temperature is 84 degrees or hotter. In half a century that will likely be way past 1 billion people, and in an unlikely but worst-case scenario 3.5 billion…

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Apr 13

Watch 8:39
How COVID-19 is exacerbating Detroit’s poverty and racial inequality

Low-income Americans are bearing the brunt of COVID-19. Detroit, a city already facing steep economic and racial inequalities, has emerged as a virus hot spot. John Yang reports and talks to the United Way for Southeastern Michigan's Darienne Hudson about…

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Jan 03

Sweeping education plan seeks equity and improvement in Maryland schools

By Brian Witte, Associated Press

A state commission found a common problem: Maryland invests more in schools serving affluent communities than it does on schools in areas with high poverty.

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Dec 26

Watch 6:32
How these 2 Nobel winners are challenging popular economics

By Paul Solman

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