Topic: Poverty
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Maps
Telling the Story of Inequality on Public Transit, With Maps
A mash-up of poverty rates and transit quality from San Francisco.
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Stepping Up to Restore Cincinnati's Neglected Pedestrian Stairways
The city says it can't afford to maintain them. Can private citizens make up the difference?
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Charts
3 Reasons 30-Somethings Are Accumulating Less Wealth Than Their Parents
It's not just the recession.
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The Devastating Impact of Persistent Crime on Teens
In low-income urban neighborhoods, daily exposure to violence is a reality for many young people.
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An Ingenious Banking Model: Speak Spanish and Serve Immigrants
For one North Carolina credit union, courting Latino immigrant members is a risk that pays off.
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Charts
In America, Food Is Getting Cheaper ... Unless You're Poor
New charts explain how America spends money on food.
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The Real Forces That Keep Low-Income Kids Out of College
The labyrinth surrounding scholarships and admissions doesn't account for the messy realities of poor families' lives.
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How Rioters Act Like Shoppers
Researchers say looters make rational decisions about how far they’re willing to travel to steal what they want.
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Charts
The Hidden Poverty Rates of Smaller U.S. Minority Communities
New Census data sheds light on the relationship between poverty and selected racial groups in American cities.
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Charts
The Incredible Rise of Government Spending on the Poor, in One Chart
Where is all of this spending growth coming from? New programs, new people, and health care.
