New Poverty Formula

Check out this article.  It has a lot of interesting information in it.  Also see these links for further research: Poor Measurement: New Census Report on Measuring Poverty Raises Concerns Poverty: US Census Bureau Revised formula puts 1 in 6 Americans in poverty By HOPE YEN, Associated Press Writer Hope Yen, Associated Press Writer 2 hrs 51 mins ago [...]

Waging a Living: POV Documentary

In the effort to gather research for our debate resolution this year, I am going to add blog posts that contain links, direct information and, in this case, podcasts.  What’s this film about?  Here’s it’s description: If you work hard, you get ahead. That’s the American Dream in a nutshell — no matter what your [...]

Debate Primer #1

Welcome to the beginning of the debate season!  Yes, I know it officially hasn’t started yet, but many of you who are extra-ambitious have already begun your work preparing for this season.  Are you ready for the resolution? Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the [...]