Whose Responsibility Are the Working Poor?
A new report highlights the relationship between the wages of low-income workers and government spending on public benefits for the working poor.
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Inequality in American Cities Is on the Rise
A new report finds that falling wages for low-income earners is driving rising inequality in America's cities and metropolitan areas.
A Closer Look at Poverty Across the United States
This week, the U.S. Census Bureau released poverty estimates for every county across the country.
How to Get Americans Eating Healthier Foods
Plus, more information on the healthy-eating gap between poorer and richer American families.
The Internet Isn’t Education’s Savior
Online courses aren't reaching those who need them most, researchers find.
Economic Inequality Dampens the Generosity of the Wealthy
Another negative consequence of the growing gap between rich and poor.
Is RushCard Really the Problem?
As banks have increasingly failed to provide products and services tailored to low-income customers, many have flocked to alternative financial service providers.
Low-Income Patients Are Less Likely to Get Cutting-Edge Experimental Treatments
A study confirms that people who make less than $50,000 a year are 37 percent less likely to participate in clinical trials for new cancer treatments—and that's bad news for everybody involved.
Why the Return of the Starbury Is a Very Good Thing
What do the iconic shoes mean to low-income basketball players?
The Racial Divide Within Our Heart … Attacks
A new study finds racial disparities in survival rates, and they persist across class lines.