welfare

Trump’s Pick to Lead Federal Housing Agency Has Opposed Efforts to Aid the Poor

Jesse Coburn, Andy Kroll / ProPublica Dec 24, 2024 As a Texas state legislator, Scott Turner voted against protections for poor tenants and called government assistance “one of the most destructive things for the family.” Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Military

Hunger Burns Through the Pentagon’s Ranks

Andrea Mazzarino / Tom Dispatch Jan 19, 2023 Despite gargantuan defense expenditure, hunger is a problem for the military. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

GOP Weaponizes Debt Ceiling To Slash Welfare

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 18, 2023 The Treasury Department is prepared to take emergency measures to prevent the U.S. from breaching the debt ceiling. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Politics

Desperate Measures

Noah Berlatsky / Alternet Dec 21, 2022 While Republicans claim to speak for rural America, their policies d keep rural people and their children in desperate circumstances. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Crackdown on Immigrants Who Use Public Benefits Takes Effect

ANITA SNOW / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 Droves of immigrants, including citizens and legal residents, drop social services out of fear they will be kicked out of the U.S. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Harder to Access Food Stamps

Ilana Novick Dec 20, 2018 The Agriculture Department proposes adding tougher work requirements. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

New York Police Rip Toddler From Mother in Plain Sight

DEEPTI HAJELA and JIM MUSTIAN / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2018 The officers, who were filmed by a bystander, have drawn criticism from public officials for their failure to de-escalate the situation. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

USDA Uses Algorithm to Target Small-Business Owners in Its Crusade Against SNAP

Ilana Novick Oct 8, 2018 Convenience stores and small groceries find themselves in the crosshairs; one New York grocer is losing over 35 percent of his business. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Labor Department Officials Told Her to Start Paying Workers. She Ignored Them.

By Amy Julia Harris and Shoshana Walter / Reveal Sep 12, 2018 Jennifer Warren forced rehab clients in North Carolina to work more than 80 hours a week without pay. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The U.S. Has Split Up Families Throughout Its History

RUSSELL CONTRERAS / The Associated Press Jun 20, 2018 During times of war and unrest, American authorities have cited various reasons and laws to take children away from their parents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Drug Testing Plan Considered for Some Food Stamp Recipients

JULIET LINDERMAN and JONATHAN LEMIRE / The Associated Press Apr 11, 2018 If a plan allowing states to require certain food stamp recipients to undergo drug testing comes to fruition, it will be a win for conservatives seeking ways to curb the safety net program. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Medicaid Work Mandate Creating Uncertainty

ANDREW DeMILLO and GRETCHEN EHLKE / The Associated Press Jan 14, 2018 Republicans have begun to realize their long-held goal of requiring adults to work, get job training or perform community service in exchange for health coverage. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )