The historic government shutdown is a clear sign that cluelessness and dysfunction in Washington has reached epic proportions. Yet focusing on the shutdown rather than the concerns underpinning the ...

The number of working Americans seeking aid from local social-service organizations is rising fast in cities and towns across the country. But for a growing share of Americans, help may not be ...

Commentary: Families with consistent support are healthier, more productive and better able to escape poverty. Safety nets remove desperation, not incentive.

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Millions of Americans rely on federal subsidies and programs to make ends meet. But the shutdown and other cuts have them looking elsewhere for help. Here's how residents in rural New York are coping.

One of the most contentious subjects, somewhat aligned with politics, is the term “social safety nets.” Whether the term is a proper definition of the various assistance programs is arguable, but for ...

In a country as wealthy as the United States, it is a bitter irony that millions of people still fall through the cracks of a social safety net meant to protect them. Welfare programs exist, but they ...

In a country as wealthy as the United States, it is a bitter irony that millions of people still fall through the cracks of a social safety net meant to protect them. Welfare programs exist, but they ...