American Families

Triple Canopy Hosts An Epic Reading of Gertrude Stein

T.J. Carlin | Posted 04.04.2012

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T.J. Carlin

Recently Triple Canopy, Light Industry and the Public School re-opened their doors in North Brooklyn at 155 Freeman, ending a hiatus in the programs o...

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Hardship in America, Part 1: Majority of Poor Children Live in Households With Major Hardships

Arloc Sherman | Posted 01.22.2012

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Arloc Sherman

Poverty rates rose in 2010 under a variety of poverty measures, as the economic downturn continued and long-term unemployment hit record highs.

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Peter S. Goodman

"Everyone Is Hurting:" In American Suburbs, Poverty Soars

HuffingtonPost.com | Peter S. Goodman | Posted 12.13.2011

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EDGEWATER, Colo. -- Before the unraveling, Selena Blanco and her family felt secure in their hold on middle class life in this bedroom community just ...

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New Record Poverty? Make Kids' Brains "Too Big to Fail"

Jodie Levin-Epstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jodie Levin-Epstein

Even short-term poverty driven by recession can scar families and hurt the future employment prospects and health outcomes of children.

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Shirt of Change

Michael DeJong | Posted 05.25.2011

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Michael DeJong

Obama's brilliant photo of him in a crisp white shirt sans jacket will come to symbolize a new presidential power.

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The Truth About Financial Stress... With Your Kids

Keith Ablow | Posted 11.17.2011

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Keith Ablow

Talk to your kids about what's happening with the economy; it can keep them from feeling an exaggerated sense of fear or personal responsibility to keep themselves and other family members safe.

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