Bernie Sanders Blames Losses on Poor People Not Voting—But Poor People Weren't Voting for Him Anyway
Leftists don't own the poor even though they've done their best to keep them in poverty.
Poverty
The Dying of the Poor White Americans
The gap in life expectancy between the top and bottom 1 percent of income for American men is nearly 15 years. For women, it's 10 years.
$15 Minimum Wage Follies in California and New York
Good intentions, but a near total failure as an anti-poverty policy
$15 Minimum Wage Follies in California and New York: New at Reason
Good intentions, but a near total failure as an anti-poverty policy
Bernie Sanders Hates the World's Poor, and Wants to Hurt Them
His socialism remains sadly nationalistic when it comes to trade, the surest way out of real poverty for the world.
Rejoice: Fat Fucks Now Outnumber Starving People on Earth!
Predictably, historic triumph over poverty is seen as next big problem.
Poor Americans Will Be Stuck With the Tab for Bernie Sanders' Generous Promises
Successful people aren't just skilled at making money, they're unequaled at keeping it, too.
If You Think You're Rich Today, Just Wait Until Tomorrow: Instapundit on Progress
Forget Pope Francis and other naysayers. The world is getting richer, safer, and freer.
Economically Left-Behind Americans Vote Trump
Trump's margins of victory were considerably larger in distressed counties than in more prosperous counties.
Exchanging Anything of Value for Sex Will Soon Be a Crime in Oregon
The measure is now awaiting the signature of Democratic Gov. Kate Brown.
How the D.C. Government Is Targeting Its Homeless Population
A reminder that unlawful property seizure and intrusive laws hurt vulnerable members of society the most
Good News! Death Rate Increase for Middle-Aged White Americans Is Lower Than First Thought
But even after adjustment, the death rate trend for white middle-aged American women is still rising
Death Rates Rise for Young White Americans Too
It's not just midlife whites - mortality rates for whites ages 25 to 34 are also increasing
California Poverty Plan Offers a Wealth of Bad Ideas
Donations flowing to statewide initiative that would impose surcharge on pricey properties
The Great Escape from Poverty
Newly minted economics Nobel laureate Angus Deaton worries crony capitalism will kill off economic growth.
The Middle Class Is Shrinking! Because They're Getting Rich!
Success is seen as a disaster when you care more about income inequality than mobility.
Finland Wants to Replace Welfare Programs With a Minimum Income for All Residents
The basic-income scheme is meant to save Finland money and reduce the country's high unemployment rate.
Documenting Humanity's Great Escape from Abject Poverty: Angus Deaton
The Economics Nobel Laureate worries that crony capitalism will kill off economic growth
Angus Deaton: 2015 Economics Nobel Laureate
"We've seen a remarkable decrease over the past 20 years, and I do forecast that will continue."
Asian Nail Salon Staff Demand Apology From The New York Times for Poverty-Porn Series That's Costing Them Jobs
Liberals love laborers in theory but seem to love their sense of moral superiority more.
Secret? Global Poverty Has Been Falling—The End of Doom
New York Times columnist reveals today the "secret" that my new book documents.
If Pope Francis Wants to Help the Poor, He Should Embrace Capitalism
Markets and globalization have lifted billions out of poverty and lessened global inequality. So what's behind the pope's agenda?
Richmond Strangles the Poor With Red Tape
Mayor says he wants to "promote economic parity and social justice," then sends code enforcers to evict the poor from their homes.
Los Angeles Isn't Fighting Poverty—It's Criminalizing It
Vendors at parks and beaches targeted with new ordinance.
Donating Food to the Needy Is Good, So Obviously Somebody (France) Will Make It Mandatory
Politicians ignore role in citizen poverty, instead mandate new obligations to food retailers.
If You Want to Be Rich, Choose Your Country of Birth Wisely
"There is nothing more valuable than a U.S. passport."
Liberal Writer Worries Large Minimum Wage Hike Could Hurt Poor People. You Don't Say.
Government intervention is never the panacea some on the left want to believe.
Bill Barhydt Has a Bold Plan to Use Bitcoin and the Sharing Economy To Boost the Flow of Cash Into Third World Countries. Will Regulators Stand in the Way?
Bitcoin has the potential to take the friction out of sending money abroad, but delivering on that potential isn't easy.
WATCH: Is Giving Directly to the Poor a Good Idea?
GiveDirectly co-founder on the value of charitable cash transfers.
Is Giving Money Directly to the Poor a Good Idea?
GiveDirectly co-founder on the value of charitable cash transfers.
Imposing Energy Poverty on Poor Countries Is NOT Sustainable Development
You cannot solve climate change by denying the poor access to energy.
Driver's License Suspensions, Ruining the Disadvantaged's Lives
Taking away people's ability to travel by car over fines and fees is unreasonably destructive.
There's No Begging Exception to the First Amendment
Laws against panhandling are unconstitutional, yet officials keep trying.
The Black Family in 1965 and Today
Poor black neighborhoods are not the unassisted creation of poor black people, but largely the malignant result of factors beyond their control.
How a Great School is Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in America's Poorest City
An "army" of parents fought to avoid sending their kids to Camden's traditional public schools.
This Impoverished City Hiked Spending to $25,000 per Student to Fix Its Schools. And Nothing Changed.
"It's not all about money!"
Obama's Plan to Help the Poor is to Make Government Bigger. Paul Ryan's Plan is to Make It Better.
Both want to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). But Ryan's plan would reform the system rather than grow it.
Ronald Bailey Reviews The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Does energy equity trump climate moralizing?
