But we're going to begin this conversation about the devastation from the ongoing government shutdown, now on its 32nd day. Yesterday, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to distribute SNAP food aid funding out of its contingency fund. The administration planned to start to pause those benefits for many of the 42 million Americans who receive them today.The threat to aid benefits combined with thousands of federal workers furled has put immense pressure on food banks and pantries across the cou ...

million. When you hear that number, what comes to mind. According to UNESCO, out of the world's 2.3% billion children, 251 million have never set foot in a classroom.Not once. That's one in every 10 children who have never had the opportunity to attend even a single day of primary school. 251 million children not attending school.Does this only impact their lives or is this a global problem affecting our entire planet. Hello everyone. I'm Nishika Balisurya 12 years old in your 7 and today I'd like to share ...

Economic Crisis & Poverty - Over 70% of Venezuela's residents live in poverty [1] - The nation experienced a reversal of fortune due to disastrous socialist policies and mismanagement [2] - US sanctions exacerbated the crisis, leading to triple-digit inflation and a humanitarian crisis [2] Political Instability & Human Rights - President Maduro refused to leave office despite the opposition winning nearly 70% of the vote in last year's presidential election [4] - Protests were met with brutal crackdowns, including jailing, torturing, and murder [4] Migration Crisis - Nearly 8 million Venezuelans have fled the country in the last decade, roughly 20% of its population [3]

What if poverty is the result of employment, as opposed to the absence of it? @keds_economist on the tyranny of low-quality jobs (via @opinion) https://t.co/63nXlCXn4M ...

SNAP Program Concerns - Millions of Americans face potential loss of SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, causing families to seek alternatives [1] - Majority of SNAP recipients are children, followed by older adults and people with disabilities, including veterans and youth aging out of foster care [3] - Main reasons for SNAP enrollment include job loss, wage reduction, or caring for a family member, with most people on SNAP for 6 to 24 months depending on the economy [3] - One in eight Americans relies on SNAP, highlighting its critical role in food security [9] Funding and Potential Solutions - Congress has provided USDA with the authority to issue funding to prevent millions from losing food [1] - USDA was aware of the deadline to move funds forward to avoid benefit delays [5] - Contingency funding, Section 32 funds, and credit corporation funding are available resources [7][8] - Senate Republicans are discussing a bill to prevent the loss of food aid, but the Secretary of Agriculture could act more quickly by reallocating funds [8] Impact and Challenges - Families are struggling to afford rent, medicine, and car insurance, leading to food insecurity [11] - Food banks are working extra hours to address increased need, but they were created as an emergency mechanism, not a long-term solution [9][10] - SNAP recipients often allocate 70% to 80% of their limited income to housing [11]

Millions of lowincome Americans will lose access to SNAP food aid benefits on November 1st, cutting off their only means of affording staples like milk or vegetables. >> Fear. Just fear like I don't know how I'm going to feed my kids >> to last all the way for the next month even to cover December.It won't >> we will be starving. What am I going to do is what I thought and it's not really fair to a single mothers trying to feed our kid and trying to get by to get better. >> Look beyond yourselves. Look beyo ...

社会问题与挑战 - 贫困经历在个体成长中留下深刻印记，影响自我认知与发展[16] - 贫困社区面临健康、住房和机会的三重挑战，与近百年前的情况相似[14] - 社会对贫困的羞耻感和沉默加剧了弱势群体的困境[12] - Gosport 地区有五分之一的儿童生活在贫困中[13] 个人成长与转变 - 个人可以通过自身努力和抓住机遇摆脱贫困，实现人生转折[6][7] - 军队经历为个人提供了平等的机会，提升了自信和价值感[7][8] - 克服逆境的经历可以塑造坚韧的品格，成为个人发展的基石[21] 社会责任与行动 - 关怀、同情和尊重能够帮助弱势群体卸下防备，展现真实自我[12] - 每一个接触都会留下痕迹，因此应以关怀、同情和尊重对待他人[15][17] - 成功摆脱贫困的人应站出来，打破沉默，激励社区中的其他人[22][23]

[Applause] At the age of five, along with my parents and four brothers, I was homeless. One of my earliest memories is as a child sitting on a toilet in a former church hall, casually swinging my legs, watching the rats play on the floor below. After a few months, social services, learning of our family's plight, found us a home in one of the most deprived areas of Gosport.As a family, we were both poor and hungry. Coats and newspapers utilized in the winter months in attempt to keep us warm at night. Empty ...

Global Poverty and Inequality - The speech addresses the pervasive issue of poverty and inequality, highlighting that it's not just about statistics but about real people and their limited choices [2] - It emphasizes that 10% of the world's population lives under $2 a day, which is the global standard for extreme poverty [5] - Poverty is defined not only as a lack of money but also as a lack of access, opportunity, and a functional support system [7] - Inequality is portrayed as a systemic issue, built into the structures that govern the world, affecting access to education, job opportunities, and overall life chances [7][8] - The speech provides examples of inequality in different regions, including rural Kenya, the United States, India, and Latin America, showcasing its global reach [9][10][11] Potential Solutions and Hope - The speech highlights examples of positive change, such as cash transfers in Colombia, healthcare expansion in Rwanda, and the rise of microfinance in India, demonstrating that progress is possible [12][13] - It argues that reducing inequality leads to faster economic growth and societal flourishing, emphasizing the economic benefits of addressing inequality [14] - The speech encourages individuals to educate themselves, support organizations making a difference, use their voices to challenge the system, and not accept inequality [14][15] - It concludes with a call to action to build a world where everyone has a chance to thrive and where basic needs are met, emphasizing the power of collective action [16][17]

[Applause] A faction of Madagascar's army has now taken control of the country after lawmakers voted to impeach President Rajulina. He's the latest leader to come under pressure from a populate that's been frustrated by corruption and bad governance. Over the past 3 weeks, we've seen thousands of mainly young people pour onto the streets of the Indian Ocean Nation to demonstrate against water shortages and electricity shortages.The demonstrations have led to clashes with security forces where at least 22 pe ...