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“This happened even as ONE PERSON DIED EVERY FOUR SECONDS from the effects of inequality, Oxfam said in a new report, ‘Inequality Kills,’ published ahead of the virtual State of the World sessions sponsored by the World Economic Forum. THAT’S 21,000 PEOPLE DAILY, a ‘conservative finding’ calculated by analyzing global deaths stemming from gender-based violence, hunger, climate breakdown and lack of access to health care, Oxfam said.”

Relentless waves of the virus, combined with crises caused by conflict and climate change, have left tens of millions of people around the world on the brink of famine.

An estimated 22.8 million people — more than half the country’s population — are expected to face potentially life-threatening food insecurity this winter. Many are already on the brink of catastrophe.

More than 50 million people in the U.S. will have experienced food insecurity by the end of 2020, an increase of more than 13 million from 2018, according to Feeding America, a national network of 200 food banks.

26 million now say they don’t have enough to eat, as the pandemic worsens and holidays near

Two new studies show the effect of the emergency $2 trillion package known as the Cares Act and what happened when the money ran out.

The CDC is now citing stable housing as a vital tool to control the coronavirus, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans. Home is where people isolate themselves to avoid transmitting the virus or becoming infected. When local governments issue stay-at-home orders in the name of public health, they presume that residents have a home. For people who have the virus, home is often where they recover from COVID-19’s fever, chills and dry cough — in lieu of, or after a hospital stay.

“The novel coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy, upending entire industries and leaving scores of people around the world without work, child care and — in many places — enough food on their tables.”

Billions are going to zillionaires under the guise of pandemic relief.

The Federal Reserve Bank reported just how unequally the coronavirus-induced economic downturn is hitting Americans.

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World’s 10 richest men saw wealth more than double during pandemic, while 160 million fall into poverty: report

World’s 10 richest men saw wealth more than double during pandemic, while 160 million fall into poverty: report

“This happened even as ONE PERSON DIED EVERY FOUR SECONDS from the effects of inequality, Oxfam said in a new report, ‘Inequality Kills,’ published...

Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires

Millions of children will miss healthy school meals when pandemic relief expires

95 million meals taken from the mouths of children!

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens for Ukrainians Trapped in Russia’s Onslaught

Humanitarian Crisis Worsens for Ukrainians Trapped in Russia’s Onslaught

Two weeks after the invasion began, tens of thousands of Ukrainians are without food, water or power. The Russians are increasingly resorting to indiscriminate...

Higher Food Prices Hit the Poor and Those Who Help Them

Higher Food Prices Hit the Poor and Those Who Help Them

February 17, 2022

Many households are being forced to adjust their shopping lists or seek assistance. But food banks, too, are feeling the pinch.