THE POVERTY CONSORTIUM

On Saturday, Proud Boys from around the country plan to rally in Portland, a city the hate group has torn through repeatedly since 2017. → READ MORE...

During his 2016 campaign, President Donald Trump repeatedly said he was for “insurance for everybody” and promised to “take care of everybody” and to lower costs. Almost four years later, the Trump administration's record falls far short of these promises: The number of uninsured Americans has swelled, his administration has → READ MORE...

The coronavirus pandemic poses a significant challenge for U.S. elections and public health, and elected officials must take steps to preserve Americans' access to the ballot box. To that end, it is critical that states provide voters with a wide range of safe opportunities to vote, particularly to vote early. → READ MORE...

This column is the first in a three-part series on the USDA's coronavirus response. The second installment will examine the policies and stakeholders that Secretary Perdue prioritized over a strong COVID-19 anti-hunger plan. The third will explore the future of programs such as SNAP under Secretary Perdue and the underlying → READ MORE...

Antigovernment extremist Ammon Bundy, known for his participation in multiple armed standoffs against the U.S. government, has a new venture. The group appears to be aimed in part at what Bundy considers government restrictions on personal liberties. → READ MORE...

Number Share Total 301,838 41% Gender Male 172,689 43% Female 129,149 38% Race/ethnicity White, non-Hispanic 88,499 31% Black, non-Hispanic 52,384 37% Asian, non-Hispanic 14,199 33% Hispanic 141,421 55% Other/More than one race 5,335 34% → READ MORE...