Poverty – VOXYVOTE

Many Older Immigrants in New York Are Struggling: ‘I Have No Future’

Immigrants are the majority of New York City’s 65-and-over population. Many have no nest egg, and some are coping with social isolation.

15 G.O.P. Governors Shut Out Food Aid for 8 Million Children

Congress approved a Biden administration initiative to feed poor children during the summer. But 15 states led by Republican governors opted out.

Drought Touches a Quarter of Humanity, U.N. Says, Disrupting Lives Globally

The crisis, worsened partly by climate change, has been accompanied by soaring food prices and could have consequences for hunger, elections and migration worldwide.

As Utility Bills Rise, Low-Income Americans Struggle for Access to Clean Energy

The Biden administration has deployed various programs to try to increase access to clean energy. But systems that could help lower bills are still out of reach for many low-income households.

Amid Suffering in 2023, Humans Still Made Progress

Child mortality and extreme poverty appear to have reached record lows in the history of civilization.