Tag Archives: poverty

60 Minutes 2011 reports on family homelessness are must-sees

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Karl

They titled the report, “The Hard Times Generation” and it was a revealing look at families fighting homelessness. 60 Minutes: 14 minute video: “Hard Times Generation: Families living in cars”: 60 Minutes: 2 minute video: “Something with a roof: Scott … Continue reading →

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NYTimes on lack of child care pushing some to choose Welfare

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Karl

The numbers of those on Welfare have been dropping steadily since the 90s. Those numbers look to be rising again as cuts in services that provide tools for those wanting to climb the ladder are being slashed. NYTimes: “Cuts to … Continue reading →

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America’s homeless generation

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Karl

60 Minutes recently ran a segment revealing the stories of children in America who are fighting to survive homelessness. It is a must watch. A painful watch. 60 Minutes: Homeless children: the hard times generation Be sure to check out … Continue reading →

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Must reading about Kensington at Philly.com

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Karl

The Inquirer recently wrapped up a series about the struggles faced in Kensington and Philadelphia’s First Congressional District – the 2nd hungriest in the nation: “Hunger in the First”: Alfred Lubrano: “Inquirer spotlight on hunger spurs acts of generosity” Alfred … Continue reading →

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Philadelphia Lt. Raymond Evers: “It’s a high-risk area”

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Karl

Tonight comes news of another murder in Kensington. Philadelphia Inquirer: “Police find woman’s body in Kensington”. While Center City Philadelphia is continuing a Renaissance that started in the 90s, for those living in many neighborhoods in Philly, life has not … Continue reading →

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On Pulp’s “Common People”

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Karl

Dorian Lynskey posted a terrific piece on Pulp’s “Common People” that spawned great conversations both on his blog and on Metafilter.

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I didn’t know who to go to for help – hunger in Philadelphia

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Karl

The Philadelphia Inquirer profiles the lives of families going hungry in Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District, home of a few of my old neighborhoods, Kensington, Fishtown, Frankford in Philadelphia: “A Portrait of Hunger”. There is no excuse for letting anyone go … Continue reading →

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Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Karl

Recent HBO Documentary, “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County”, is a must see. It is a must see because it helps reveal the struggles of the working poor, by letting the children who are experiencing it speak for themselves. … Continue reading →

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What is ‘the American Dream’?

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Karl

The conventional wisdom is that ‘The American Dream’ is a goal and aspiration on the part of Americans for some form of ‘conventional’ middle class life: a house, 2 kids, a car, one day retirement. Never trust conventional wisdom. The … Continue reading →

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Making a difference – Jeff Campbell and Hungry for Music

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Karl

NPR.org: “Instruments Of Good: The Healing Power Of Music”: Another fan of Campbell’s work is singer/songwriter Peter Case. “When I was a kid,” Case says, “my guitar was like a piece of wood off a burning ship: I clung to … Continue reading →

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