“Charm City” shows how police relations can change in Baltimore
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During gov’t shutdown, NJ assembly continues to work on hunger awareness
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and other legislators toured a food bank in Neptune as Coughlin continues his fight against what has become a marquee issue for him -- food insecurity.
New bill from Bronx councilman hopes to ban cashless businesses
Many people and businesses no longer use cash to buy and sell items, but for the 25% of New Yorkers who are “underbanked,” is this a form of bias against the poor?
SPECIAL EDITION: The Contemporary State of the American Dream
Meet the organization using an age old approach to overcome poverty and help young people chase their dreams. He grew up in a life of poverty, drugs and jail, but chased his dreams to become a voice for his community.…
How a newspaper article inspired Citymeals to deliver food to the elderly
As the holidays approach, meet the people who ensure those that are homebound are not forgotten or left hungry this holiday season.
How did you achieve the American Dream?
The American Dream means something different to everybody, but most people can agree on one aspect of it: it can't be achieved alone. Bob McKinnon is the creator of our Your American Dream Score tool, and now he's sharing his…
Why a third of the Marshall Islands’ people have left for the U.S.
A third of the Marshall Islands’ population has moved to the U.S., leaving a country reeling from high unemployment and the looming effects of climate change. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Mike Taibbi reports. This story is part of an ongoing…
Why Sesame Street connected food insecurity to family homelessness
By: Nina Joung Lily is a young girl who loves the color purple, enjoys spending time with her friends and, unfortunately, has been experiencing housing insecurity. She may be a Muppet on "Sesame Street," but she represents a growing concern…
In Youth Court, teens are “the judge, jury, plaintiff and defendants”
How should efforts to implement criminal justice reform handle minor offenses committed by juveniles? Officials in Newark, New Jersey, are trying a new approach: municipal courts, public schools and police have aligned to develop an alternative sentencing program for teenagers:…
What you need to know about climate displacement and gentrification
As we contemplate the future effects of climate change, often low-income communities and poorer nations are feeling the effects today. As wildfires destroy homes and rising sea levels push people out of their communities, those with less financial stability are…
How can community college address growing food insecurity?
The goal of the initiative is with more New Jersey students able to receive SNAP, there’s a better chance of them completing their education and going on to land higher paying jobs.
NJ Gov. wants $15 minimum wage bill before the end of the year
Murphy was asked why he focused on the minimum wage on a day when marijuana tops the agenda in Trenton. We can walk and chew gum at the same time, he said. And besides, raising the minimum wage has been…