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Post-revolution Egypt: Not much better and about to get worse for the poor
Kimberly Adams Jun 10, 2013
The economic downtown that followed Egypt's uprising continues to make difficult circumstances even worse for the country's poor.
Whole Foods CEO: Detroit is a long-term investment
Kai Ryssdal Jun 7, 2013
Walter Robb, CEO of high-end grocer Whole Foods, talks to Marketplace about why his company is opening its latest store in the Midtown neighborhood of Detroit.
What people in Midtown think about Whole Foods-Detroit
John Ketchum Jun 6, 2013
Upscale grocer Whole Foods is opening a location in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood. The area is mostly poor, but many residents are excited to gain access to high-quality foods. Others aren't convinced that the store is catering to them.
In school, the wealth gap takes the form of the opportunity gap
Kai Ryssdal Jun 3, 2013
While much attention has been given to the achievement of students, little attention has been given to the disproportion in educational opportunities between wealthy and poor children.
As Congress debates farm bill, food stamps hang in the balance
Krissy Clark May 17, 2013
With one in five Americans on food stamps, some in Congress want to cut back on the program.
What the new pope means for the poor
Scott Tong Mar 14, 2013
Priority number one for the new pope has been fighting poverty in the slums of Buenos Aires. What effect might he have on the global scene in his new position?
Quiz: How many workers live on $1.25 a day?
Stephan Richter Mar 12, 2013
How many of the world's 3.1 billion workers live on just $1.25 per day -- the global poverty line as defined by the World Bank?
Chavez is gone but what of his legacy?
Jeff Tyler Mar 6, 2013
Controversial Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez died yesterday leaving a nation divided over the wisdom of his policies. Both critics and supporters agree that he has changed the role of the poor in Venezuela.
Would Obama's $9 minimum wage help or hurt workers?
Tracey Samuelson Feb 13, 2013
During his State of the Union address last night, President Obama proposed to raise the federal minimum wage to $9 an hour.
Fake boyfriends to rent for Chinese New Year
Celia Hatton Feb 7, 2013
Chinese women turn to hiring 'fake boyfriends' to make the holidays more bearable.
