Nearly 1 in 5 people in the world lives in poverty. Even in many developed countries such as the U.S., poverty rates exceed 12%. In an age of breathtaking technological progress and dynamic social ...

People who grew up in poverty are more likely to be trusted, according to new research. Modest childhoods inspire more trust than privileged upbringings, suggest the findings. Lead researcher ...

If $5 million buys citizenship, then poverty in America is a crime | Opinion Donald Trump is pushing budget cuts so billionaires can get tax breaks. That means 'legals' are getting hit almost as ...

July 2025 - At this week’s UN DESA Global Policy Dialogue, development experts emphasized the urgent need to strengthen social protection systems, invest in young people and support economic ...

Before the 2024 elections, there were more than 140 million people living in poverty or one crisis away—one job loss, eviction, medical issue, or debt collection—from economic ruin.

For the families of nearly 12 million children in the U.S. who live in poverty and disproportionately identify as African-Americans or Latinos, the Biden administration's child tax credits could ...

Many older adults in the Bronx are living in poverty and left without the option to retire, according to a study by The ...