Recent cuts eliminated a small, specialized workforce that sets the poverty standards determining who is eligible for ...

President Lyndon Johnson declared war on poverty over 50 years ago — and while poverty has never been completely eliminated in the United States, it has become markedly less common in recent years.

For example, in 1979, households living below the poverty line earned 60% of their income from employment wages. By 2021, this figure had dropped dramatically to just 25%, illustrating a ...

This clip could be used to illustrate socio-economic issues within the USA. In the clip, Alvin says “Poverty could decrease if people stopped being lazy.” Encourage students to discuss their ...