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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.

The sweeping legislation had no support from Republican lawmakers, who called it bloated and unaffordable. It will deliver emergency aid and broader assistance to low- and middle-income Americans.

IN SUMMARY: THE POOR ARE GETTING POORER – 1) In the second half of 2020 8 million more people sunk into poverty in the U.S. 2) Blacks are twice as likely to be poor as compared to Caucasians. 3) The poverty rate is up 2.4%

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.

Tax cuts for rich people breed inequality without providing much of a boon to anyone else, according to a study of the advanced world that could add to the case for the wealthy to bear more of the cost of the coronavirus pandemic.

More than 26 million workers—15.5% of the workforce—are being directly hurt by the coronavirus downturn

Retailers, police departments and loss prevention researchers are reporting an uptick in theft of necessities like food and hygiene products

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

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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.