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Poverty

Perspectives

Millions of America’s working poor may lose out on key anti-poverty tax credit because of the pandemic

By Rebecca Hasdell, Alice Milivinti and David Rehkopf | August 7, 2020

The earned income tax credit lifts around 6 million of the working poor out of poverty every year, but with the economy hammered by COVID-19, many might not get the benefit they need.

Perspectives

Black Americans, crucial workers in crises, emerge worse off – not better

By Calvin Schermerhorn | June 26, 2020

In many national crises, black Americans have been essential workers – but serving in crucial roles has not resulted in economic equality.

Perspectives

What the Supreme Court’s decision on LGBT employment discrimination will mean for transgender Americans

By Christopher Carpenter and Gilbert Gonzales | June 18, 2020

In a national survey, transgender individuals had worse employment outcomes, lower incomes and higher rates of poverty than cisgender people.

Perspectives

How the coronavirus recession puts service workers at risk

By Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, Eric Hoyt, JD Swerzenski and Rodrigo Dominguez-Villegas | April 11, 2020

Service workers are some of the most at risk of both the coronavirus and financial woes.

Coronavirus

Black people across Illinois are dying from COVID-19 at 3.4 times the rate of the white population

By Asraa Mustufa and David Eads | April 7, 2020

The impact of the coronavirus on Latinx and Hispanic communities is likely underreported due to incomplete demographic data, authorities say.

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Covering coronavirus from the lens of race, poverty, and income inequality

By The Chicago Reporter | March 27, 2020

The Chicago Reporter’s small but mighty team is applying its signature data-driven approach to reporting on the crisis of our lifetimes, but we need you to take our efforts to the next level.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Illinois changes Medicaid, food stamps and unemployment policies in response to COVID-19

By Curtis Black | March 26, 2020

Advocates praise Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new measures meant to help low-income communities survive the crisis, but say much more is needed in a variety of areas.

Government and Politics

Is Lightfoot’s war on poverty too late to stop Chicago’s black exodus?

By Josh McGhee | February 28, 2020

A new study says Chicago’s black population decline is due to decades of racial inequality.

Government and Politics
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot speaks at the Solutions Toward Ending Poverty Summit in Chicago Feb. 20, 2020.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she’s ending poverty in a generation. Is it possible?

By Josh McGhee | February 21, 2020

The STEP summit dissected the scope of poverty in Chicago and examined policies that have been successful so far.

Perspectives

Growing up in a banking desert can hurt your credit for the rest of your life

By Tony Cookson | February 20, 2020

Banking deserts make it harder for children and young adults to become financially literate, which leads to worse credit and a lifetime of disadvantage.

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