Self-Actualization, White People Problems, & the War on the Poor
As one year comes to a close and another begins, people often look back at events to reflect and perhaps resolve to improve their lives or change their behaviors in … Continue reading
How Progressives Stopped the Farm Bill
When Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) rallied its membership and asked them to take to the streets, their computers, and their telephones to oppose food stamp cuts in the farm … Continue reading
Can You Live on $4.50/day? 20 Congressional Leaders, Staff Join Food Stamp Challenge
Could you live on a $4.50/day food stamp allotment? Rep. Jim McGovern, who has been leading the charge to stop billions of dollars of cuts to the food stamp program … Continue reading
Poverty by the Numbers Report Reveals a Cruel Nation
As Republicans in Congress are poised to cut billions from the food stamp program, a new report about poverty in America reveals how many millions of Americans need social safety … Continue reading
PDA Calls on Members to Fight Against Food Stamp Cuts
Earlier today, I posted a story about Republicans’ draconian and racist amendment to the Farm Bill that would deny food stamp benefits for ex-convicts– for the rest of their lives. … Continue reading