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Poverty
Here you will find the rules that govern our forums.
This forum is a place to discuss society's attitudes toward poverty and how those attitudes translate into action or inaction.
In 2006, nearly 37 million people (12.3%) were in poverty and from that number, 12.8 million (17.4%) children under the age of 18 were in poverty. (source: America's Second Harvest)
More than 47 million America have no healthcare insurance, including 8.7 million children.
A place to disscuss both local and national news related to the issue of poverty.
Chronically homeless people (those with repeated episodes or who have been homeless for long periods) 847,000-3,470,000.
Everyday lawmakers make choices that, for good or bad, effect millions of Americans living in poverty.
Here's a place to discuss both current and past legislation on this issue.
Poverty affects many communities across the United States. Please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences concerning this issue as it relates to your particular community.
Please use this forum to share your personal reflections and thoughts regardng the issue of poverty.
Do you have a great idea to aid in the war on poverty? Please share your ideas here!
Please submit an article to Freedom From Want's website: freedomfromwant.org
Action Alerts and Petitions.
Please feel free to share any quotes or speeches related to poverty or its causes here.
A forum to discuss various micro loan programs that aid in the fight against poverty. Please feel free to add links to organizations that provide assistance through micro lending.
"Take action! When disaster strikes or horrible events unfold, these are opportunities to effect change. Bad things happen in the world every day. But good can result and one person can impact the world." (CNN)
Alphabetical list of all members
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