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Posted inInvestigation, Social issues and services

Poverty surge in the New England: Part 3

by Hamish BatleyNovember 26, 2024

Systematic upheaval, on a social, economic and political scale, is required to address our current poverty crisis. But it’s not as complex as that sounds.

Posted inInvestigation, Social issues and services

Poverty surge in the New England: Part 2

by Hamish BatleyNovember 24, 2024

Several leading voices have gone on record raising their concerns and observations about why poverty is rising in the region, with housing – or lack of it – topping the list of concerns.

Posted inInvestigation, Social issues and services

Poverty surge in the New England: Part 1

by Hamish BatleyNovember 22, 2024

Data and reports from those who work in the sector indicate the New England region is facing an escalating crisis of poverty and economic disadvantage.

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