poverty

For those living in poverty, accessing menstrual supplies can be a true crisis. That’s why it’s so damn brilliant and compassionate that lawmakers New York City are proposing programs that will make menstrual supplies free and available in public schools, and homeless shelters.

Ever hear the phrase, “We were poor growing up, but I didn't know it?” It was a common refrain in my family. When my mother and aunt speak about those days, they wax poetically about tomato sandwiches and bread with every meal (meant to fill an empty stomach when there wasn't enough food).

Quick! What do you know about iconic actress Audrey Hepburn?

Gwyneth's attempt to eat on a food stamp budget failed to take into account the reality of living in poverty.

According to an Academy Awards voter, the right sort of people, with the right sort of education and connections, can't be racist.

Get your votive candles ready because we're going to build a shrine.

In 2012 alone, 4.6 million women underwent sterilization surgery, fueled by government quotas and financial incentives for doctors.

Following the largest climate-change demonstration in history, the UN Climate Summit could spurn an overdue examination of the Earth's pending demise.