Redefining poverty in the United States
“‘We make these programs difficult to get and we don’t provide a lot of assistance because we view this as an individual failure. There’s something wrong with the person, they need to get their life together.’
And if you think you’re immune to experiencing poverty, think again.
‘Between the ages of 20 and 75, two-thirds of Americans will experience at least one year below the official poverty line, which is pretty conservative, and three quarters will experience either poverty or very near poverty.’
Today, On Point: What would happen if we redefined poverty? Not as a line — but, as being impoverished of support?”