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Do you think you could come up with $2,000 in 30 days to deal with an emergency? How would you do it? A national survey found half of all Americans probably couldn’t come up with the money. This was discussed by a panel at the Center for American Progress.
Read moreFor nearly 3,000 families in Prince George’s County this year the holiday food program has made a huge difference. It gives them a chanve to celebrate the holidays with family and friends over a warm Christmas meal.
Read moreLabor leaders and union activists recently were in Washington, D.C. discussing ways to fight the Michigan legislature’s recent passage of a “Right to work for less” law.
Read moreFor a politician on Capitol Hill who has not been re-elected the end of the year is sort of a waiting game. That’s why it’s called a lame duck session. And while there is little to gain for some elected officials, there’s alot for the working class.
Read moreOne in six Americans lives in poverty, the highest level in half a century, according to a new book called Investing in What Works for America’s Communities. Leading experts in community and economic development, sat down to talk about ways communities can work together to eliminate poverty. This discussion took place at Union Station’s Columbus
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