Poverty Information, Survival Guides, and Commentary

There are several deep rooted causes of Indian poverty, some have historical roots and others derive strength from social structure. Lack of effective governance has only sustained Indian poverty.

Poverty kills more people every year than any other cause and contributes to even more deaths. Why doesn't anybody care?

Six ideas to help end homelessness and an invitation to share your solutions to the problem of so many Americans being homeless. So many are veterans, children, elders, and disabled people.

Have you ever had an encounter with a homeless person and wanted to do more to help? Here are a few things that you can do throughout the year to make a difference.

Have you ever wondered why people become homeless? This article explains just a few of the most common causes of home loss for people living in the United States. Some of them may surprise you.

This essay looks at how little mainstream media covers issues of poverty and the reasons why. Certain factors determine whether a conflict gets covered by the media, this essay details those factors.

Learn some of the most common stereotypes, myths, and misconceptions about homeless people in America. Weigh in with your opinions in the comments.

Menstruating isn't considered fun by anyone, but having your period while being homeless sucks in its own special way. Learn how you can help women dealing with both homelessness and periods.

Residents of Tent City West have developed a sense of community while running their own temporary housing system inside a West Baltimore school buidling

Why would the CBC put a book about homelessness in its Entertainment section?

King 5 News reports on how Seattle area residents may need an income boost to keep up with the rise in rental costs.

Have you wondered why people living on the street don't just get jobs and stop being homeless? Learn about homeless employment statistics, the barriers to employment they must overcome, and share your solutions in the comments.

How can you tell if someone is homeless? There's no sure way but there are a lot of clues that may add up to homelessness when taken together. Knowing them can keep people living on the street safer.

The article discusses the possibilities for implementing cooperative initiatives as a means of transforming oppressive communities, thereby creating poverty-free societies.

Do you struggle to determine whether or not you should give money to homeless people? I did until I had this experience.