Tag: poverty
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Galamsey, elites and economic survival: Why Ghana’s gold belts draw continued mining despite the harms
Galamsey, elites, and the economics of survival Ghana’s gold belts, long celebrated for wealth and opportunity, have become flashpoints where survival instincts clash with environmental and social costs. A December 15, 2025 opinion piece in the Daily Graphic titled “Beneath the surface. Tales of galamsey from Ayanfuri” offers a full-page investigation into why areas with…
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Hunger and Food Insecurity: Impacts on People and Society
Understanding Hunger and Food Insecurity One in every eight households in the United States isn’t always sure where the next meal will come from. That statistic reflects a broader reality: hunger and food insecurity are not only about lack of calories but about uncertainty, access, and too often, cheaper, less nutritious options. When families struggle…
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Christmas Without Food and Presents: Families Struggle This Holiday
Why this Christmas could be different As gift lists grow longer and staple costs rise, social services are sounding the alarm: a growing number of families may celebrate a Christmas without food or presents. The holiday season, which many assume is a time of abundance, is increasingly a period of heightened stress for households already…
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Christmas Without Food and Gifts: Families Struggling to Afford It
Rising Hardship as Christmas Approaches For many households, Christmas is meant to be a time of sharing—good meals, gifts for children, and moments of quiet celebration. But as living costs rise and wages stagnate in parts of the country, social services warn that Christmas could stretch families to their limits. The familiar holly and sparkle…
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Stephen King’s 2025 dystopia re-adapted: NPR
Overview: King’s 1982 World Reimagined for 2025 Stephen King’s The Running Man began as a stark critique of inequality, media spectacle, and the audacity of power. The 2025 re-adaptation, as explored by NPR, reframes the classic dystopia for a contemporary audience: a near-future America where the lines between entertainment, governance, and survival blur beyond recognition.…
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Those Left Behind: Unraveling the Global Fight Against Poverty
Introduction: The Persistent Challenge of Global Poverty Poverty is more than a lack of money; it is a denial of dignity, opportunity, and choice. While the international community vowed to eradicate poverty through the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals, shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic exposed how fragile progress can be. This article…
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Those Left Behind: The Forgotten in the Fight Against Global Poverty
Introduction: A Persistence at Odds with Progress Poverty is more than a lack of money. It is a multifaceted violation of human dignity that limits choices, opportunities, and a sense of security. While the international community has pursued ambitious goals like the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), shocks such as…