Rep. Mikie Sherrill wants to recalculate the federal poverty line to reflect states’ varying costs of living so that struggling residents in high-cost states like New Jersey don’t lose out on benefits ...

This guest essay reflects the views of Paule Pachter, president and chief executive of Long Island Cares, Inc. — The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank in Hauppauge. I am often asked by elected officials ...

A popular blogger says the real poverty line for a family of four is around $140,000. There has been pushback.

Social Security benefits only replace 40% of pre-retirement income. In many states, earning the average benefit would put you very close to the federal poverty level. You should aim to have ...

A similar trend was observed among dyads with household income at 100-199% of the federal poverty level, with preterm birth rates rising from 7.8% in 2011 to 10.0% ( P <0.001) in 2021. Preterm birth ...

A massive crowd of New Yorkers from across the labor movement and allies march to demand the current administration to stop the federal cuts as right-wing politicians in Washington are moving forward ...

The U.S. Census Bureau measures poverty by comparing a household’s pre-tax income to a set poverty threshold. This threshold is the amount of money needed to cover basic needs. While some states have ...