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Census data shows wealth and poverty of California cities
Shereen Marisol Meraji Sep 24, 2012
Fresno, California is one of the nation's poorest regions. Just three hours away, San Jose is one of the richest.
More young adults strike out on their own
Krissy Clark Sep 20, 2012
Kids who moved back in with Mom and Dad now finally have the means to leave home, says newly-released Census data.
A new way to measure income inequality
Jeff Horwich Sep 20, 2012
Environmental writer Tim De Chant says gauging income inequality is as simple as looking at a neighborhood's trees.
Moving from very poor neighborhoods improves health
Mary Harris Sep 20, 2012
Researchers have found that while moving out of poorer neighborhoods improves a person's health and general happiness, moving to a better-off region did not improve families' income.
Census report: More states have rising income inequality
John Ketchum Sep 20, 2012
A new report from the U.S Census Bureau shows that since 2010, the gap between rich and poor is widening in more states.
Trying to measure income inequality? Follow the trees
John Ketchum Sep 20, 2012
You can measure an area's income inequality in pay stubs, Census numbers and... its tree cover? Environmental writer Tim De Chant argues that sometimes you can't see a neighborhood's wealth for the trees.
Is the equal employment opportunity census misleading?
Susan Reed Sep 27, 2012
Commentator Susan Reed says the current census presents a skewed snapshot of corporate diversity by not asking participants for their national origin.
Why the annual poverty numbers matter
Shereen Marisol Meraji Sep 12, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau released the latest figures on the nation's poverty rates. Nothing much has changed, and that's not a good thing for the economy.
Tavis Smiley/Cornel West launch Poverty 2.0
John Ketchum Sep 14, 2012
The noted African American media commentator and university professor take their road show to key election battleground states in hopes of pushing poverty onto the front burner of the presidential election agenda.
Cornel West on poverty issues in the U.S.
Jeff Horwich Sep 12, 2012
The well-known author, philosopher and Princeton professor is embarking today on a four-state tour aimed at bringing awareness to poverty issues in the United States.
