Poverty

Poverty is a lack of the necessary money or financial holdings needed to sustain a socially recognized standard of living from members within a community. As such, it is often difficult to specify what poverty is without contextualizing the discussion.

Poverty may result in homelessness or malnourishment, which has spawned worldwide efforts to reform welfare systems directed at assisting those most in need. The economic poverty of its people is always a primary responsibility for government officials the world over.

Some argue that poverty is an inherent consequence of capitalism, which is certainly a debatable claim. Others, however, suggest that poverty arises as a lack of education or educational opportunities, skills or a mastery of trades and services.

Poverty is a popular topic in the blogosphere because of its ties to the world of politics and economics.  It has also become the cause du jour for celebrities like U2 frontman Bono, who has started his own foundation.

 

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Poverty”

• Stacking the Deck Against Kids -Bob Herbert

  
  BuzzFlash.net: published — Authority: 530
  "The American economy is broken, ruined by the greed and irresponsibility of fabulously wealthy corporate chieftains and their shabby acolytes and enablers in government. While Wall Street is handing out billions in bonuses, American families are struggling with joblessness, home foreclosures and rampant debt. The ...
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• Sodom in the nations capital

  
  Moral Philosophy and Current Events — Authority: 125
  There is a centrality of the traditional family to the American dream of opportunity and a centrality of family breakdown to poverty. By Star Parker Speroforum.com Monday, November 23, 2009 At a time when our country is sick, it shouldnt surprise that one our sickest places is our nations capital. The poverty ...
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• My new role model: Leigh Ann Tuohy

  
  KChristieH Blog — Authority: 120
  I was slightly hesitant to see “ The Blind Side ” movie with my family. I felt like I already knew the story after having read the 2006 Michael Lewis article, “ The Ballad of Big Mike ,” in the NY Times Magazine years ago and seeing numerous previews for the movie. I’m so glad I went. I only knew the ...
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• Children Hungry, Schools Broke: Corporate Reformers Blame School Boards and Teachers

  
  Schools Matter — Authority: 138
  Yesterday the Washington Post had a story of increasing hunger and insecurity among school children, realities that until last fall were largely not seen because they were real for the invisible children that constitute the bottom quintile of school children who have been repeatedly thrown away for generations : ...
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• ONE at 7522 feet!

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  Last weekend, 600+ high school students from Lutheran churches across five states gathered in Estes Park, Colorado to join ONE in the fight against extreme poverty and disease. High up at the base of the Rockies, the Rocky Mountain Synod Youth learned about the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and what they could ...
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• Advent Conspiracy

  
  St. Aidan to Abbey Manor — Authority: 563
  ht Zoomtard . Incredibly simple idea - buy one less gift, and use the money to make a difference. Theyve dug wells to provide fresh water for 200,000 people with the money released so far. Lots of great ideas and info on the Advent Conspiracy website .
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• Short break

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, you’ll notice a little less activity on the ONE Blog. But don’t panic! We’ll be back shortly, and we’ll be sure to post any interesting or breaking news here. As always, thanks for reading.-Chris & GinnyRead full original post.Related posts:Vacation!What We’re ...
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• Bill and Melinda Gates on “Meet the Press” this Sunday

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  This Sunday, as part of a program in the spirit of Thanksgiving and giving back, David Gregory will host Bill and Melinda Gates on “Meet the Press” to discuss “the work they’ve been doing through their foundation to improve health and education around the world.” Pastor Rick Warren is also a guest.We’ll ...
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• World Vision Gift Catalog

  
  AndyBox.com — Authority: 127
  Looking for an unusual gift that will make a lasting impact? Instead of buying Dad another tie or Sis another purse, purchase a microloan, pig, or share of a water well in their honor for someone in need. The World Vision Gift Catalog lists dozens of fantastic gifts that can truly make a difference. I’ve gotten ...
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• Stories of impact

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  Earlier this week, the UN Foundation kicked-off a great blog series by Executive Director of Global Partnerships Elizabeth McKee Gore. She’ll be writing about her recent trip to Ethiopia, sharing stories from the ground about health, education, clean water—even a tale of seven sweet girls she met in a tiny ...
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• Getting the Word out at Palm Beach Atlantic University

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  Setting up an information table is an easy way to educate people about ONE and engage them in the fight against global poverty and disease. Just recently ONE Member and performance artist Maeva Renaud, teamed up with Art in Compassion, Inc. at Palm Beach Atlantic University to help inform students about how they can ...
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• World AIDS Day 2009: December 1

  
  The Just Life — Authority: 162
  Next Tuesday, December 1 is World AIDS Day 2009. This year’s theme—’Universal Access and Human Rights’—highlights the need to protect human rights and attain universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support.There are currently 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide. As we noted on our ...
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• Medal auction: High court gives notice to Himachal government

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 725
  Shimla, Nov 28 (IANS) Taking note of media reports on the auction of a gallantry medal awarded by Britain to an Indian soldier in 1946, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to file a reply on the matter.Acting on its own, a division bench of Acting Chief Justice R.B. Misra and [...]
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• A bitter harvest of hunger

  
  Revolution 21's Blog for the People — Authority: 132
  Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News , World News , and News about the Economy As we emerge from our Thanksgiving food comas and start thinking about throwing away the leftover leftovers. . . .
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• 2009 $100,000 Systemic Change grant awarded to AIC Madagascar

  
  FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family — Authority: 133
  Project Tsiry, organized by AIC in Madagascar has been awarded a grant of $100,000  by Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Just a few days ago, awarded this year’s grant to empower poor... This is a summary only. Click on the Title to read the entire article.
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• Esoteric Agenda FINAL Version Part 8 of 13

  
  Cell Phone Offers — Authority: 171
  Author: commandersquash Keywords: NWO Bilderberg Trilateral Ron Paul New World Order Bush Rice Amero North American Union War Starvation Poverty Power Mongers Slavery Wall Street Clinton Christianity Pagan Christ Buddah Mohammad Islamic Martial Law ...
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• The Law of Attraction: Science, Faith, and the Cult of Positive Thought. Part 1.

  
  Blogs — Authority: 162
  The popular book and movie, The Secret , has spread its message deep into our culture. For the rare reader who is not already familiar with The Secret , it has a simple message which it calls the Law of Attraction. The message is that whatever you think about (wealth, or poverty, happiness or misery, love or ...
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• Esoteric Agenda FINAL Version Part 9 of 13

  
  Cell Phone Offers — Authority: 171
  Author: commandersquash Keywords: NWO Bilderberg Trilateral Ron Paul New World Order Bush Rice Amero North American Union War Starvation Poverty Power Mongers Slavery Wall Street Clinton Christianity Pagan Christ Buddah Mohammad Islamic Martial Law ...
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• Public Meeting re: Senior Housing Zoning Amendment

  
  Somerville Voices — Authority: 136
  [ December 3, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] From SOMERVILLE, MA City website:  There will be a  joint public hearing by the Board of Alderman Land Use Committee and the Somerville Planning Board regarding proposed amendments to the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to define senior housing types, add design guidelines, ...
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• Freedom of Choice

  
  Riga Daily Photo — Authority: 129
  Today is Friday, so why not just take a seat on freedom street right in front of hotel Latvia and have some smoke and drink with old buddy? Sometimes when I see such "free from everything" people, I get really curious - what do they have in their minds?
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