COMMENTARY

Commentary: It takes strength to survive poverty - and a safety net to escape it

As a struggling single mom, I’ve learned that poverty is a policy choice, not a personal one. We can reverse it — if we choose.

By Asia Walters, Guest Columnist
Posted 12/13/23

As a 32 year-old mother, I understand the extreme challenges my single mom faced better than ever. But I’ve also seen the life-changing difference a strong social safety net can make. …

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