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On AlterNet: poor

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "poor"

NYT Invites You to Shed a Tear For the Super-Rich (While Reminding You How Much We Need Them)

NYT Invites You to Shed a Tear For the Super-Rich (While Reminding You How Much We Need Them)

Allison Kilkenny, True/Slant AlterNet: PEEK. August 21, 2009.
The New York Times has apparently failed to learn the most basic lessons from the global financial disaster.

Guess Which Income Bracket Is the Most Generous in the U.S.?

Guess Which Income Bracket Is the Most Generous in the U.S.?

Steven D., Booman Tribune AlterNet: Corporate Accountability and WorkPlace. May 21, 2009.
Greed does not engender philanthropy in most people. It only leads to more greed.

House Votes to Delay Digital TV Transition

House Votes to Delay Digital TV Transition

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. February 4, 2009.
Consumer rights groups have pushed for the delay so the millions unprepared for the switch have more time to get ready.

Republicans Block Bill to Delay Digital TV Transition, Leaving Millions Unprepared for Switch

Republicans Block Bill to Delay Digital TV Transition, Leaving Millions Unprepared for Switch

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. January 28, 2009.
Consumer groups had lobbied for the delay, worried that 20 million mostly poor, elderly and rural households are not ready.

Michael Moore Slams McCain for Overplaying POW Card

Michael Moore Slams McCain for Overplaying POW Card

ZP Heller, Meet the Bloggers AlterNet: Video. August 31, 2008.
From this week's Meet the Bloggers

Where Are the Working Class Heroes?

Where Are the Working Class Heroes?

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. January 11, 2008.
These days we don't want to hear from poor folk. Today's motto is: The poor should not be seen, nor heard. It's survival of the richest.