Nation Apr 01 State laws create disparities in access to government food benefits By Laura Barrón-López, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Mar 11 Watch 7:33 How a complicated benefits system lets some fall through the safety net Amid many of the debates around entitlements and benefits, one thing is often lost to the public: Many people who qualify for help struggle to get and keep their benefits because it can be difficult to navigate the system. Economics… By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes
Nation Jan 21 For the poor, the safety net in a shutdown doesn’t feel safe As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into a fifth week, millions of poor Americans who depend on food and rental assistance are becoming increasingly worried about the future. By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press
Economy Feb 02 Column: We need to fix the social safety net, not shame those who need it A safety net is only useful if people can access its benefits. By Kristin S. Seefeldt
Health Aug 07 Why your zip code matters when it comes to diabetic amputations Ten years ago, while working as an attending physician, Dr. Carl Stevens noticed a disturbing pattern: the majority of his patients with diabetes who acquired infections requiring amputation were from low-income backgrounds, while his diabetic patients from wealthier communities rarely… By Anya van Wagtendonk
Aug 17 Watch California Grapples with Cuts to Safety Net Programs Local governments across the Golden State are beginning to feel the impact of the $4 billion in budget cuts made by lawmakers in the state's general assembly earlier this year. Spencer Michels explores the impact on California cities and counties. Continue watching