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Poverty is the fourth greatest cause of US deaths, analysis finds

Jun 28, 2023

By David Brady On April 17, 2023 Poverty has long been linked to shorter lives. But just how many deaths in the United States are associated with poverty? The number…

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How Technology Could Transform SNAP Access for Low-Income Households

Jun 28, 2023

By Dize Hacioglu & Zareena Meyn On April 12, 2023 The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program designed to provide nutrition assistance to low-income individuals and families. While the…

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Young Europeans at increased risk of falling into poverty trap

Jun 28, 2023

By Sudesh Baniya On April 10, 2023 Young people in Europe are at a greater risk of falling into poverty compared to the general population, a study shows. Young people…

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In one California city, offering free cash helped fight poverty and COVID

Jun 28, 2023

By Megan Cerullo On March 24, 2023 When Stockton, California, resident Gregory Gauthier had to take time off from his job at auto dismantler Pick-n-Pull to recover from hernia surgery,…

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Georgia Couple Charged with Labor Trafficking Conspiracy, Forced Labor and Alien Smuggling

Jun 28, 2023

By The Department of Justice On May 15, 2023; Updated May 18, 2023 A 16-count indictment was unsealed today charging a Georgia husband and wife with conspiring to commit labor…

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Republican Rep. Jim Jordan Issues Sweeping Information Requests to Universities Researching Disinformation

Jun 17, 2023

In the letters, Jordan asserted that the schools may have contributed to the Biden administration’s “censorship regime by advising on so-called misinformation.” Correction, March 22, 2023: This story’s headline has been…

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How Hospitals Are Secretly Drug Testing Pregnant Women

Jun 16, 2023

By Khaleda Rahman On May 10, 2023 While pregnant with her first child, Kate craved “everything” bagels. As the name implies, these bagels are topped with an assortment of ingredients,…

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Kansas Republicans Want Black, Women Groups Kicked Off Board

Jun 16, 2023

By Nick Reynolds On May 12, 2023 Republicans in Kansas are considering a change to state party rules that would result in groups representing underrepresented constituencies like women, young voters…

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Florida coalition pushes for abortion to be on 2024 ballot

Jun 16, 2023

By Yacob Reyes and Oriana Gonzalez On May 9, 2023 Floridians Protecting Freedom, a new coalition of abortion rights supporters, launched a campaign Monday to place a constitutional amendment protecting abortion access…

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