New Poverty Formula
October 20, 2009 by Heling
Filed under Debate Team
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 [...]
Waging a Living: POV Documentary
September 27, 2009 by Administrator
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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 race, [...]
Debate Primer #1
August 8, 2009 by Administrator
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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 [...]
