Mississippi residents who rely on food stamps will not be able to access SNAP benefits starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown, the Mississippi Department of Human Services announced. The post Mississippi Will Halt SNAP Food Assistance Starting Nov. 1 Due to Government Shutdown appeared first on Mississippi Free Press.| Mississippi Free Press
In a forceful speech on Oct. 16 to the general assembly of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, Pope Leo XIV called out the failure of the international community to eliminate hunger in today’s world and strongly denounced “the use of hunger as a weapon of war.” The post Pope Leo says global hunger is a sign of ‘soulless economy’ and a ‘collective failure’ appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
In 'Dilexi Te,' Pope Leo draws our attention to the fundamental link between the Gospel and love for the poor. The post Analysis: Pope Leo’s theological vision of a church for the poor in ‘Dilexi Te’ appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
“I often wonder, even though the teaching of Sacred Scripture is so clear about the poor, why many people continue to think that they can safely disregard the poor,” Pope Leo XIV states in his first magisterial document, known by its Latin title, “Dilexi Te.”| America Magazine
As Baltimore announces a pilot program to provide cash payments to its poorest residents, experts on the health effects of poverty discuss guaranteed income programs and their impact on public health| The Hub
Former Minister of Education and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has pledged to make education the central pillar of his vision to eradicate poverty in Ghana if elected to lead the party and ultimately the country. Speaking during an engagement with constituency executives in the Central Region over the weekend […]| The Herald Ghana
While caring for the poor has always been a duty of Catholics, romanticizing poverty is not path to holiness.| Crisis Magazine
The post Action Alert: Minimize the Burden for DSS & Our Grocery Stores appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
Proper 23, Year C, A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church Isaiah 61:1–4, 8–10; Psalm 133:1–3; 2 Corinthians 2:14–16; Mark 14:3–9 “The Will of God.” Not this Wil of God (one L). The will of God with two L’s. Let us pray: May God who is Majesty, Mercy, and Mystery speak words of life,...| The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. | Womanists Wading in the Word™
Three decades ago, it cleared a path that led toward the likes of the DOGE wrecking crew.| Articles – Truthout
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. More than 150,000 New York City students experienced homelessness last year, setting yet another record high according to new data obtained by the nonprofit Advocates for Children. The staggering total, which includes students who lived in shelters along with those doubled up with family or friends, […] The post 154,000 NYC Students Were Homeless Last School Year, Another Record High...| THE CITY – NYC News
While the world, on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (October 17), emphasizes social justice, human dignity, and the right to a decent life, Iran, under the shadow of a predatory and discriminatory regime, has become a stage for pervasive poverty and human deprivation. A country endowed with vast oil, gas, mineral, and […]| NCRI Women Committee
A global ranking of the most corrupt countries in the world according to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index. The post Most Corrupt Countries in the World – Ranked 2025 appeared first on The Facts Institute.| The Facts Institute
The head of CEO Sleepout wants us all to be angry. And to turn that into action The post Oxford university lecturers are turning to food banks. The scandal is that it’s no longer shocking appeared first on Big Issue.| Big Issue
For those of us who hold out hope that the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born bishop and missionary to Peru, Robert Prevost, will lead to more Christ-centered and less ideological leadership from Rome, the last few weeks have been disappointing. First, a 2023 video of the new pope resurfaced, where he spoke about... Read more about: Christianity and the West, Part III The post Christianity and the West, Part III appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
Poverty and cautions trap women in sex work – good policies could resolve this. But politicians don't want to know Niki Adams There are a few dates in the calendar that sex workers mark. The day to end violence on 17 December is often a sombre affair, when we honour the sex workers who were […] The post OpenDemocracy: Outdated laws and benefit cuts – Why women can’t leave sex work appeared first on English Collective of Prostitutes.| English Collective of Prostitutes
SIGN ONLINE HERE Or email ecp@prostitutescollective.net to be added. Dear Home Secretary, We are writing to ask that you take action to abolish ‘prostitute’s cautions’ which trap women in sex work, prevent them from leaving abusive and violent relationships, and push them further into poverty. ‘Prostitute’s cautions’ are cautions that the police can give to […] The post Open Letter: To Home Secretary – Abolish “Prostitute’s Cautions” appeared first on English Collective ...| English Collective of Prostitutes
A daughter who became the first in her family to graduate from college has handed over the master bedroom of her new apartment to her mom—who in 64 years never had a room of her own. The duo grew up in poverty and uncertainty, homelessness and insecurity, but through it all, Anette Duarte never stopped […] The post Woman Surprises Her Mother with the Bedroom She Never Had After Years ‘in and out of Homelessness’ appeared first on Good News Network.| Good News Network
Confronting what Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has called a “crisis level” of youth disconnection, Hartford is launching a data-driven plan to rebuild the bridge between opportunity and the thousands of residents who have fallen through the cracks. The initiative positions Hartford as one of the first midsize cities in the nation to tackle the problem with technology, coordination, and youth input at its core.| CT News Junkie
Shocking statistic is shared as over 300 delegates attend UNISON’s national retired members’ conference in Brighton The article Nearly two million pensioners in the UK now live in poverty first appeared on the UNISON National site.| UNISON National
Iranian widows are often suffering mothers whose identities are in the shadows of their husbands. According to the former UN| NCRI Women Committee
The government ignores and covers up the bleak reality of child labor in Iran Crushing poverty is the root cause| NCRI Women Committee
One of the ominous “gifts” of the mullahs’ 40-year rule is the spread of poverty in Iranian society. Among the| NCRI Women Committee
Some women heads of household have taken refuge in city outskirts due to poverty and lack of adequate housing. They| NCRI Women Committee
DMARC food pantries in Des Moines face even more stress on their budget deficit after seeing a record high demand for food assistance this holiday season.| Iowa Public Radio
On July 31, 2025, more than 30 cross-sector partners gathered in Columbia, Missouri, meeting inside the incredible new Food Bank Market at The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri. Convened as the Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership, our charge was clear: to understand how the newly-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is reshaping […] The post Missouri Rural Food Access Partnership Is Charting the New Food Landscape After OBBBA appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
Hear this, you who trample upon the needy, and bring the poor of the land to an end, saying, “When will the new moon be over, that we may sell grain? And the sabbath, that we may offer wheat for sa…| Mitchell Lewis
Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, released Thursday, offer a detailed view into the effects on income groups.| www.nytimes.com
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Mississippi families who rely on SNAP could soon face limits on what foods they can buy, including soda and candy.| Mississippi Free Press
Iran labor law is not implemented for female workers. A tragic incident in early November outraged the Iranian public over| NCRI Women Committee
A female textile worker lost her life when a spinning machine pulled in her head. Marzieh Taherian was working with| NCRI Women Committee
There are more than 3 million women engaged in informal employment in the industry and services sectors in Iran. Some| NCRI Women Committee
The director of a volunteer soup kitchen at The Parish of Calvary-St. George’s has clashed with its rector over a Covid-era rule banning clients from eating in the church or using its bathrooms.| THE CITY - NYC News
Author of national bestseller Life After Google and generation-defining Wealth and Poverty, venture capitalist, futurist, and pioneering thinker extraordinaire George Gilder pinpoints how the clash of creativity with power at the heart of economic systems leads to global cognitive dissonance and argues that the creation of the novel taps capitalism’s infinite promise and is humanity’s only path of escape from stagnation and tyranny. Gilder Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
A prominent scholar reveals the surprising ways that capitalism is actually the best way to follow Jesus’s mandates to alleviate poverty and protect our earth. Christianity generally sees capitalism as either bad because it causes much of the world’s suffering, or good because God wants you to prosper and be rich. But there is a large, growing audience of evangelical Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
On March 4 I put a straightforward, fundamental question to newly minted housing minister Fred Hutton: ‘Do you believe housing is a human right?’ Housing has been recognized as a […]| Commentary Archives – The Independent
The way of poverty, as lived by the earliest followers of Jesus, was the stubborn anchor and controversial standard of Francis’s reform papacy. The post Pope Francis, Liberalism, and a New Theology of Poverty appeared first on Contending Modernities.| Contending Modernities
The Problem with “Disadvantage” There has been a lot of discussion, going on for many years now but sharpened in recent headlines, about disadvantage and education. The term ‘disadvantaged’ is in itself one laden with issues and a term I generally prefer to avoid. To cut to the heart of the matter though, what is…| Teaching it Real
Our director, Paul Rodney Turner, has been busy developing innovative tools that expand on the philosophy of Food Yoga International and our commitment to a| Food Yoga International
Discover how poverty is linked to youth crime and violence. Read YEF’s insights from UCL’s research and what’s next in testing solutions.| Youth Endowment Fund
"Poverty has no causes; prosperity has many. As history attests, poverty is humanity’s default condition.... But prosperity is not natural; ...| sheldonfreeassociation.blogspot.com
Many thoughtful people in the US are concerned about the effects that the 2025 federal budget reconciliation law will have on poor people in many states who are currently enrolled in Medicaid health coverage. KFF has put together a comprehensive analysis of the implications of this omnibus act for Medicaid patients here. I asked Gemini for a summary of the impact this massive change in Medicaid will have, with over $1 trillion reductions in Medicaid spending over the coming ten years(!). H...| Understanding Society
From Crisis to Action: How FYI Affiliates Bring Meals to Those in Need Every September, National Nutrition Week (September 1–7) shines a light on the importance of healthy meals and the role nutrition plays in shaping our lives. This year, in 2025, the conversation is more urgent than ever. Rising food prices, ongoing conflicts, and ...| Food Yoga International
Complement Keeps Giving: A Steady Partner in Fighting Hunger This month, we’re thrilled to highlight one of our most committed allies in the fight against food insecurity — Complement. Through their ongoing support, this purpose-driven brand continues to make a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve by helping fund nutritious, plant-based meals ...| Food Yoga International
Summer Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Mint Dressing Light, refreshing, and packed with vibrant seasonal produce, this summer quinoa salad is ideal for warm days. It’s easy to prepare, loaded with plant-based protein, and perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a nourishing lunch. Ingredients For the Salad: – 1 cup quinoa, rinsed – 2 cups water – 1 ...| Food Yoga International
A New Chapter from Our Founders: Introducing the Soul Power Institute YouTube Channel While Food Yoga International, formerly Food for Life Global continues to support affiliates around the world in providing plant-based meals and local relief, a new personal project has taken shape from our founders, Paul Rodney Turner and Juliana Castaneda Turner. We’re excited ...| Food Yoga International
Evolving the Mission: From Food Relief to Soulful Impact For over two decades, Food for Life Global—and later Food Yoga International—has served as a beacon of nourishment and compassion, delivering billions of plant-based meals to people in need. I am eternally grateful for your continued support of this mission. As the founder of FFL and ...| Food Yoga International
Barley & Date Porridge Barley was one of the most common grains in biblical times, featured in stories like the feeding of the 5,000 (John 6:9), while dates were valued for their natural sweetness and energy. This porridge reflects the simplicity and sweetness of desert-era meals. Ingredients: – 1 cup barley – 3 cups water ...| Food Yoga International
A Glance at a Costly and Ineffective Policy The “Youthful Population Law” in Iran vs. Women’s Human Rights Following a| NCRI Women Committee
This essay, on how class is a missing category in discussions of the justice system, was my Observer column this week. It was published on 16 March 2025, under the headline “Amid all the noise about the UK’s ‘two-tier’ justice system, there is silence on class”. As so often in such debates, the controversy over new guidelines for courts from the Sentencing Council for England and Wales has obscured as much as it has illuminated. Critics have condemned them as presaging a “two-...| Pandaemonium
The PALM scheme, which aims to fill labour shortages in Australia's agricultural and horticultural sectors with workers from Pacific Island nations and Timor-Leste, has come under increasing scrutiny for the mistreatment and abuse of workers it was designed to protect. The post PALM Scheme and Migrant Workers in Australia appeared first on Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace.| Office For Justice, Ecology and Peace
A global ranking of the world’s hungriest countries. The latest Global Hunger Index demonstrates that hunger persists in many countries.| The Facts Institute
October 14, 2024 I just finished reading “Globalization: A Very Short Introduction” by Manfred Steger (Oxford; 2003). I’m largely critical of it’s presentation and can summa…| Econ Chris Clarke
We put business to work in the poorest locations, using market-based agriculture and WASH solutions to improve incomes and livelihoods for millions of people.| iDE
Cash transfers can save lives. Just not very cost-effectively.| Vox
Report to the UN Beijing+25 ForumDownload The Plight of Women in Iran - A Report to the UN Beijing+25 Forum| NCRI Women Committee
Luke 12:13-48 is a single thought unit with several parts. Jesus begins by warning his followers against greed. He follows with a story about a rich fool, which borrows heavily from the wisdom tradition. The center of the unit contains sayings about trusting God’s provision, seeking God’s kingdom, and giving to the poor. The unit … Continue reading The Slave Masters of Luke 12| Mitchell Lewis
Luke 12:15 And Jesus said to them, “Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Greed is not good. I know some will arg…| Mitchell Lewis
MIAMI — Republican lawmakers in the 10 states that refused the Affordable Care Act’s Medicaid expansion for over a decade have argued their conservative approach to growing government programs would pay off in the long run.| CT News Junkie
Survey limitations and omissions of the ultra‑rich and the most vulnerable are leading to a skewed picture of inequality| www.indiaspend.com
Politicians said work requirements would get people back to work. They’ll actually kick poor and working people off Medicaid.| Mountain State Spotlight
According to the lawsuit, the demand from the USDA, which came in the form of a letter in May, threatened states with noncompliance procedures if they refused to comply. These procedures could include SNAP funding cuts.| CT News Junkie
Food Yoga International, formerly Food for Life Global Partners with Vegius to Improve Plant-Based Food Access for Communities in Need| Food Yoga International
Support our Fundraising Campaign and join us in securing the future of Food for Life Global! Discover how we've dedicated 40 years to serving 8 billion plant-based meals and providing disaster relief worldwide. Your support makes a difference| Food Yoga International
Complement Launched a No-Purchase Necessary Holiday Campaign to Feed Kids Globally; Pledged to Donate 1,000,000 Plant-Based Meals| Food Yoga International
India’s #poverty levels have fallen sharply, but millions risk falling back without real-time #welfare and strong #publichealth infrastructure. #indianeconomy #gdpgrowth| Policy Circle
The most important number from the entire spring statement was not from the Chancellor but from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. They estimated that over the next year, 600,000 people will be pulled into poverty [1]. The 14.6 million people already experiencing poverty will of course be pulled further down. It appears inevitable that the number […] The post The Spring Statement number you need to know: 600,000 more people pulled into poverty appeared first on .|
While inequalities trigger protests and unrest around the world, the disparities driving such discontent aren’t wholly financial in nature, a report says. They include areas such as education, health and climate change.| Good Faith Media Archives
A brief look at the spread of extreme poverty in Iran and its "feminization," as a human rights violation in| NCRI Women Committee
Widowed Women in Iran, Alone and Oppressed in the Shadow of Discrimination In the Iranian legal system, where gender-based discrimination| NCRI Women Committee
Iran is witnessing a steep rise in child labor, particularly in urban centers like Tehran, as economic hardship intensifies and| NCRI Women Committee
In the Iranian legal system, where gender-based discrimination is deeply entrenched, women are not recognized as heads of household. As| NCRI Women Committee
In late February 1954, Arsenal Elementary School in Pennsylvania gained nationwide fame for hosting the first injections of the polio vaccine, which neutered a disease that had paralyzed 50,000 Americans in the year prior. By 1957, American Polio cases were down to three per 100,000, and by 1963, U.S. polio cases were nearly zero. But [...] The post 70% of the World Lives on Less than Ten Dollars a Day. When do they get the Vaccine? appeared first on Stanford Politics.| Stanford Politics
In this conversation, Christine Sine and Forrest Inslee engage with Ruth Valerio, exploring her journey into Earth care and the integration of faith with environmentalism. Ruth shares her personal experiences… The post Episode 30 – Caring for the Earth with Ruth Valerio first appeared on Godspacelight.| Godspacelight
NDP and PCs say new changes to the Liberals’ poverty reduction strategy ignore the root causes driving poverty in the province| The Independent
Marking the International Labor Day 2025 Female workers in Iran, with calloused hands and exhausted bodies, carry the burden of| NCRI Women Committee
Labour has announced a Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill, the next stage in making its disability benefit cuts law.| Big Issue
As daily living conditions worsen for the general public and state repression intensifies, the situation for female heads of household,| NCRI Women Committee
Hillbilly Elegy has become an important part of our public discourse, so Dr. Laurie Johnson is going to dedicate a public book club to this 2016 book. She'll go chapter by chapter through the book, giving a picture of what JD Vance is saying, from her perspective. Along the way, she'll be looking at the public comments on the Maurin Academy’s Political Philosophy YouTube channel and responding to them in the next video.| The Maurin Academy for Regenerative Studies
“Socialism,” big-government solutions, safety nets, and financial handouts, feel a lot different when you’re the one desperately struggling and the check is made out to you. The post “Socialism” Feels Different When You’re The One Needing Help, Huh? appeared first on Benjamin L. Corey.| Benjamin L. Corey
The two child benefit cap prevents swift results on child poverty.| New Statesman
Summer 2023 student led project by Enoch McAtee Abstract More than a disheartening statistic and stereotype – gun violence is a palpable force, and its repercussions reverberate, etching deep scars on the psyche of the Jane-Finch community. My Prophetic Voices— Reverend Sky Starr and Benjamin Osei—are indispensable in understanding the layered dimensions of gun violence. Their steady commitment to addressing violent crime through the lens … The post Gun violence in Jane and Finch: Unp...| The Awakening Project
Poverty, Gender Discrimination, and Child Marriage at the Core In Iran, thousands of children fall out of the education system| NCRI Women Committee
In the prisons operated by Iran's theocratic regime, female inmates are subjected to forced labor, extended working hours without fair| NCRI Women Committee
Many people tend to believe that mental health struggles is a “rich man’s disease.” The truth could not be any farther from this belief. Researchers Manuela Angelucci and Daniel Bennett provide ...| Mad In South Asia
Bread was central to biblical meals—Jesus broke bread with his disciples at the Last Supper. Olives and herbs were common across the region. This simple| Food Yoga International
Inequality erodes opportunity, and limited opportunity exacerbates inequality. This vicious inter-generational cycle has brought inclusive growth into question, contributed to the rise of populist …| Economics for public policy
The Economic Situation of Women in Iran: The Impact of Inflation and Rising Prices on Purchasing Power Ahead of Nowruz| NCRI Women Committee
Following them for a year reveals lots of economic insecurity.| People's Policy Project
By JoAnne Wadsworth, Communications Consultant, G20 Interfaith Forum. - - - On February 17, 2025, during the opening session of the G20 Interfaith Forum pre-meetings at the Future Africa Centre at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, Prof. Muhammed Haron, Head of Office in the Office of the Deputy Minister of…| Viewpoints
The economy is on the mind of many Americans today. The House passed a spending bill to avert government shutdown, and that’s going to the Senate. But Catholics need to continue to mine our tradition for wisdom in these challenging times. When thinking about a just economy, the option for the poor is essential. The […]| Catholic Moral Theology
Recent NAEP reading scores show students have made negligible improvement in reading. While there could be various reasons for this, it's critical to recognize that the curse of NCLB policies has driven public education for almost 25 years, and changing course and reevaluating what isn't working is essential. NCLB led to Common Core State Standards,| Nancy Bailey's Education Website - Revive, Rally and Recover Public Schools
A select group of people is getting very rich in today's El Salvador ruled by Nayib Bukele. Using tourism development funds and tax policy ...| www.elsalvadorperspectives.com
The DWP has announced more of its plans to increase employment support for disabled people – but it comes after reports of benefit cuts.| Big Issue
As International Women’s Day approaches, the NCRI Women’s Committee proudly presents its Annual Report 2025, offering a comprehensive review of| NCRI Women Committee
"Collaboration and fidelity to Housing First" are keys to ending homelessness, said James Mathy, author of a Milwaukee-area plan to end homelessness that saw a 45% drop in unhoused people.| InForum
Most Australians can look forward to a comfortable retirement. More than three in four retirees own| Aged Care Insite
