Income Inequality
Protesters at Biden’s Philly HQ push him to get aggressive on poverty; 1 arrested
Ralliers gathered outside of Biden’s Philly office, calling him to support universal healthcare and the Green New Deal. One protester was arrested.
6 years ago
The camps rose in June in protest of a housing crisis that organizers say the city’s leaders are not doing enough to address.
6 years ago
This map compares poverty rate with shooting rate across Philadelphia
The coronavirus pandemic is not helping.
6 years ago
US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week's figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000.
6 years ago
Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don’t spend it yet
Critics say this particular relief measure is misguided since it benefits only people who are lucky enough to have a job still.
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‘Making a souffle on a BBQ grill’: Pa. scrambles after Trump goes solo on unemployment relief
The Trump administration’s attempt to sidestep Congress has created a coronavirus relief package that states may not be able to launch for weeks, or even months.
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Listen 2:00Two North Philadelphia homelessness prevention and housing organizations are using a newly awarded grant to support low-income Hispanic and Latinx communities in Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania may seek federal loan to pay jobless benefits
Wolf has urged Congress to extend the $600 per-week benefit. Under Trump’s plan, a new $400 a week benefit requires a state to commit to providing $100.
6 years ago
Poor People’s Campaign bolstered by 2016 data as it urges voter participation in 2020
In Pennsylvania, if 55% of low-income eligible voters who didn’t turn out in 2016 had voted, the outcome could have been different for the state’s 20 Electoral College votes.
6 years ago
Mobile platform partners with companies to launch rent relief program
Ofo Ezeugwu, the CEO and founder of Whose Your Landlord, has partnered with Walmart and other companies on a rent relief program.
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At Gov. Tom Wolf’s request, the Small Business Association made a special disaster declaration, opening up new relief funds.
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N.J. jobless claims hit lowest since COVID-19 outbreak began
Applications last week dropped 41% compared with the week before, going down to 16,573, the department said.
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U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits
Unless lawmakers agree to replace at least some of extra $600 dollars a week, aggregate spending in the U.S. could drop by an additional 4.3%.
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Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
On Friday, the government is expected to report that the pace of hiring has slowed significantly after a brief rebound in the spring.
6 years ago
Farming and food as acts of Black resistance
As Black food writers and chefs speak out against racist treatment in the culinary field, activists are highlighting how food and farming can be a form of resistance.
Air Date: August 5, 2020
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