Category: Poverty

Health Insures Deny Medical Care for the Poor at High Rates, Report Says

Investigators found that major companies overseeing Medicaid patients’ health care frequently rejected doctors’ requests for approval of treatments and procedures.
E.V. Ride-Sharing Programs Bring Cleaner Transportation to Low-Income Communities

An innovative E.V. ride-sharing program is bringing low-cost clean transportation to an agricultural town in California’s Central Valley. Others are following suit.
World Bank Projects Weak Global Growth Amid Rising Interest Rates

A new report projects that economic growth will slow this year and remain weak in 2024.
New World Bank President Ajay Banga Leads at a Pivotal Moment

The incoming president will be under pressure to juggle the global institution’s ambitions to combat climate change and fight poverty.
New World Bank President Ajay Banga Leads at a Pivotal Moment

The incoming president will be under pressure to juggle the global institution’s ambitions to combat climate change and fight poverty.
Why China’s Censors Are Deleting Videos About Poverty

Xi Jinping says he has defeated poverty, but discussion of economic struggle is taboo, scrubbed from the internet and banished from the news.
Now, Poorer Children Are Falling Behind on the Playing Field

The New York Times – Sports:
Nationwide, poor children and adolescents are participating far less in sports and fitness activities than their more affluent peers.
An Architect Applies Her Skills to Giving Back

The New York Times – Business:
Diana Kellogg specialized in high-end New York residences. Now, she has designed a girls school in India and is pursuing other projects that address social change.
Plunge in Currency Deepens Iran’s Economic Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
Years of Western sanctions are partly to blame for the crisis. But economists say poor management by the country’s authoritarian clerical rulers also plays a big part.
Low-Income Families Brace for End of Extra Food Stamp Benefits

The New York Times – Business:
When a pandemic-era boost ends on Wednesday, more than 30 million people will lose a significant amount of assistance.
Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units

The New York Times – Business:
Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles

The New York Times – Business:
Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.