Twin Cities gentrification continues to displace low-wage workers
It’s no secret that the lack of affordable housing in Minnesota, and in particular in the Twin Cities, has remained...
The less rosy side of our ‘robust’ economy
Not only are these trends not sustainable, but they continue to put tens of millions of Americans on a collision...
Much-maligned immigrants help America live up to its promise
The debate over immigration in America, “illegal” or otherwise, is as old as the republic itself. The likes of Thomas...
Strategies proposed for raising people from poverty
Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and supported by the Washington, D.C.-based Urban Institute, this partnership set out...
The power of belief as an educational tool
In a handful or so of previous columns, I have explored what educators and social scientists have come to call...
All argument aside, millions of Americans struggle daily to make ends meet
The main gist of the research coming out of Stanford, MIT and other places was that both the reality and...
United Nations report puts U.S. to shame among developed countries
Now, in contrast to America’s “founding commitment to human rights,” all of us will recognize that the United States and...
Fair and affordable housing under constant threat
That particular installment of The Anti-Poverty Soldier also examined recent attempts on the part of many legislators, on both the...
Stop squandering our most valuable resource – America’s talented youth
That is all any of us could ask for. There is a tremendous reservoir of talent here in Minnesota and...
Food support should be expanded, not reduced
Here in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, for example, the data suggested only around 60 percent of all eligible households were...
New ‘Poor People’s Campaign’ revives Dr. King’s vision
The discussion of the Fair Housing Act is particularly relevant today, as there have been numerous efforts in recent years,...
Remembering the Dreamer…50 years later
And reminding ourselves what we must do to fulfill his dream Last Wednesday, April 4, 2018, marked the 50th anniversary...
We already know that poverty is a math problem. So, what else is it?
‘Hidden rules of class’ help the poor do more with less Conclusion of a six-part series The culture of poverty...
We already know that poverty is a math problem. So, what else is it?
Growing up poor can lead to lifelong emotional problems Fourth in a six-part series To grow up in poverty can...
We already know that poverty is a math problem. So, what else is it?
Poverty may be America’s greatest public health crisis Second in a six-part series Poverty and poor health worldwide are inextricably...
We already know that poverty is a math problem. So, what else is it?
The psychological toll of poverty can be extreme First of a six-part series Poverty is the worst form of violence....
Access to computer technology is crucial in our digital world
Those left out are at a great disadvantage It’s no longer a luxury. This is serious. It’s really a social...
Poverty as a math problem: Public transportation neither convenient nor affordable
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth column in a six-part series under the theme “Poverty is a math problem (and...
Upside-down numbers deprive cost-burdened households of adequate housing
Poverty as a math problem Editor’s Note: This is the fourth column in a six-part series under the theme “Poverty...
Poverty as a math problem: Why can’t we provide quality education for all?
Editor’s Note: This is the second column in a six-part series under the theme “Poverty is a math problem (and...
