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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| Food Yoga International
"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
The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, commonly known as WIC, is under threat of significant cuts by the federal government. Right now, the House Appropriations Committee has advanced a budget proposal that follows the Trump administration’s plan to slash WIC benefits. Specifically, it would cut the fruit and vegetable portion of WIC […] The post Protect WIC to Protect Missouri’s Children appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
If you’ve felt like rent keeps rising faster than paychecks, you’re not imagining it. Federal rental assistance—Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs), public housing funding, homelessness programs, and key state and local tools like HOME and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)—are the bedrock that help low-income Missourians stay housed, even as rent goes up. Right now, Washington […] The post Proposed Federal Housing Cuts: What They’d Mean for Missouri Renters and Our Communit...| Empower Missouri
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
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| 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
Why It Costs More to Rent When You Are Poor The cost of living is skyrocketing for everyone, but today’s rental market is particularly brutal for people in the lower and middle-income tax brackets. For this reason, some have gone … Continue reading →| Invisible People
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, using the latest report from the Global Hunger Index (GHI). The post World’s Hungriest Countries – Ranked 2025 appeared first on The Facts Institute.| The Facts Institute
’Trouble the Water’ follows a married couple from the Lower Ninth Ward as they try to piece their lives back together following the storm. The post 20 years after Hurricane Katrina, documentary ‘Trouble the Water’ inspires righteous rage—and hope appeared first on America Magazine.| America Magazine
HARTFORD, CT – Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an impending food crisis facing the nation’s children Monday morning due to funding cuts to critical food programs in the recently passed Republican budget bill. Murphy was joined by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, former US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, and community advocates at the Legislative Office […]| CT News Junkie
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
Deploying the National Guard against D.C.’s unhoused population costs four times more than simply housing them. And that’s true across the country. The post Trump’s Invasion of D.C. Costs Over $1 Million a Day. What Could That Fund Instead? appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
If someone like me can get trapped in the cycle of housing instability, anyone can. But the solutions are out there. The post I Did My Dissertation on Housing Displacement. Then I Experienced It Myself. appeared first on OtherWords.| OtherWords
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
Psa. 15:1-5 (NKJV) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? … He who does not put out his money at usury. Psa. 15:1-5 (CSB) LORD, who can dwell in your tent? Who can live on your holy mountain? The one who … who does not lend his silver … Continue reading Investing in Modern Usury| 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
As Federal Aid Is Slashed, Food Banks Are Overwhelmed. Could Public Grocery Stores Be the Next Solution? Have you ever waited hours in a crowded SNAP office, clutching your overdue utility bill in one hand and a stack of rent … Continue reading →| Invisible People
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
The Garden State - aka New Jersey - is one of the best states to live in, according to a new survey compiled by WalletHub. Here's why.| NJBIZ
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
Every year, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) releases its Out of Reach report—an eye-opening look at what it actually costs to rent a modest apartment in America. The 2025 edition confirms what many Missourians already know from experience: affordable housing is increasingly out of reach for working people across the state. At the […] The post Out of Reach in Missouri: The 2025 Rental Affordability Crisis appeared first on Empower Missouri.| Empower Missouri
India’s #poverty levels have fallen sharply, but millions risk falling back without real-time #welfare and strong #publichealth infrastructure. #indianeconomy #gdpgrowth| Policy Circle
Preservation of Knowedge, peak oil, ecology -| Peak Everything, Overshoot, & Collapse
A generation of progress has cut child labor in half worldwide — but poverty and policy setbacks still leave millions at risk. The post In Focus: Global Child Labor appeared first on The Globalist.| The Globalist
What will Pope Leo XIV say about Trump’s draconian “One Big Beautiful Bill”?| The Globalist
A cash transfer experiment in New Orleans has proven how responsible many high schoolers can be with money if given the chance.| Reasons to be Cheerful
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 .|
Annual Report 2021Download As women around the world are starting a new year on March 8, International Women’s Day, we| NCRI Women Committee
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
Female peddling is not typical in Iranian culture. However, the Mullahs' misogynistic rule and the regime’s plundering of the country’s| 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
Unseen Hardships and Social Challenges in a Neglected Coastal Region of Iran The Silent Struggles of Women Migrants in Chabahar:| 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
Mother Tania Whitfield thinks that Trump and the GOP proposed cuts to SNAP to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.| Chicago Reader
Marking the International Labor Day 2025 Female workers in Iran, with calloused hands and exhausted bodies, carry the burden of| NCRI Women Committee
The failure of Western governments to address the humanitarian disasters and the corruption fueling conflicts in Africa is as short-sighted as it is tragic.| The Globalist
Poverty in Jamaica decreased to 8.2 percent in 2023, compared to 16.7 percent in 2021. It is the lowest figure measured since measurements began in 1989. Food poverty dropped to 2.8 percent, also the lowest level ever.| Warp News
Labour has announced a Universal Credit and Personal Independence Bill, the next stage in making its disability benefit cuts law.| Big Issue
Scottish families cannot "wait any longer" for the UK government to scrap the two-child limit on benefits, the SNP has said.| 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
The Abecedarian Project, a decades-long research project that has followed Black children through adulthood, has found that some of the early cognitive benefits for girls lasted longer than they did for boys — a sign of the challenges that Black boys face as they get older.| The Hechinger Report
Large-scale replication in high-poverty schools yields mixed results| The Hechinger Report
A self-funded, self-governed agency could stabilize and modernize Canada's strained charitable sector — with no cost to taxpayers.| Policy Options
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 measures, the Bukele government is allowing an assortment of real estate developers, crypto-investors, and the Bukele family to acquire significant real estate holdings and wealth. | El Salvador Perspectives
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
Daniella C. (19) and Daniella I., both Romanian nationals, were charged with knowingly allowing a premises to be used as a brothel in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on 10 December 2016. Also charged was and Florin N., who had been on the premises at the time of the raid and was said to be the boyfriend [...] The post Daniella C. and Daniella I. appeared first on Brothel Keepers.| Brothel Keepers
Adriane N. (38), Elena F. (35) and Giorgiana C. (34), all Romanian nationals, were arrested at their apartment in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on 27 November 2016 following a week-long undercover investigation. Also arrested at the apartment was Giorgiana C.’s brother, […]| Brothel Keepers
Discover why Veganuary is vital to our mission at Food Yoga International. Learn how plant-based meals fight hunger, support sustainability, and promote compassion.| Food Yoga International
Don’t miss Kindly’s Airdrop! Earn rewards and support global kindness initiatives. Join now to make a measurable social impact.| Food Yoga International
Join us in aiding Los Angeles fire victims with plant-based meals, clean water, and supplies. Your support brings hope to those in need. Donate today!| Food Yoga International
Today is Thanksgiving—a time to gather with loved ones, share meals, and reflect on the blessings in our lives.| Food Yoga International
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
Cabo Verde is not a rich country. To have an idea, the minimum wage is €130 a month and a meal in a restaurant costs around €10. The IMF classifies Cabo Verde as a developing country.| Crooked Timber
A ranking of the world's most developed countries using the latest Human Development Index (HDI) from the UN Development Programme.| The Facts Institute
Scotland has pledged to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Will the Labour government in Westminster do the same?| Big Issue
Rough sleeping has increased every year over the last 14 years. Now we are moving back into the unhappy reality of former times| Big Issue
The future of the tenants at University Drive Manor remains unclear. While HUD has pledged to give them vouchers for a new home, Fargo Housing warns of a shortage of affordable housing options.| InForum
We must confront and dismantle the long history of racism and discrimination in our nation’s response to poverty.| State Innovation Exchange
The ITV programme DNA Journey with Ancestry features one of Harriet Martineau’s descriptions of Ambleside. The quotes are set in the context of Ricky Tomlinson’s Lake District connection and his great grandfather’s shop in the Market Place in Ambleside. With this quote from her about social justice and poverty: ‘Victorian author Harriet Martineau described Ambleside […]| Martineau Society
