You can’t assuage your guilt by gawking at the poor. Read more
‘Slum Walks’ Aren’t Educational — They’re Glorifying Poverty For Profit
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‘Slum Walks’ Aren’t Educational — They’re Glorifying Poverty For Profit
You can’t assuage your guilt by gawking at the poor. Read more
4 Ways To Get Trans People Out Of Poverty Now
Trans people are at increased risk for unemployment and homelessness, with trans women of color bearing the brunt of this oppression. Read more
The Ravages Of American Poverty
July Westhale’s new book of poetry, ‘Trailer Trash,’ reminds us never to be ashamed of where we come from, even if it almost kills us. Read more
For Many Freelance Writers, Food Stamps Are The Only Way To Get By
In the current media climate, writers often must rely on government assistance. Read more
The Insidious Planning That Goes Into Gentrification
This shit doesn’t happen overnight. Read more
This Striking Feature Of Manila Makes It An Emblematic Global City
The world’s largest cities have large ‘informal’ populations that are squeezed for local and global profits. Read more
America’s Racial Wealth Divide Is Deepening Under Trump
The future existence of the middle-class hinges on whether we reverse the trends of growing racial economic inequality. Read more
Bad Advice On The Bougie-Butt Kings Of American Capitalism
Welcome to our latest Bad Advice column! Stay tuned every Tuesday for more terrible guidance based on actual letters. Read more
If You’ve Never Lived In Poverty, Stop Telling Poor People What To Do
When I tell someone about my experiences with poverty, I’m met with a cascade of advice on how to do better. Read more