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The average white student between 8 and $12,000, that $10,000 hardly meets the need. so it is structural in nature. and it needs to be changed. >> so, this is a small step but it is a step nonetheless. how far will this new program help, do you think? >> it helps somewhat. it's means tested. that means that you're leaving a whole bunch of people out. and it should be canceling student debt for all so that nobody is left out so that no one feels as though they did not get the relief that they deserve. it is hurting working clas and working poor. we know many students who start college don't eve...

The nation's meatpacking companies skirted COVID safety regulations. And they did it with the White House's help, according to a little known Congressional report. So how’d they get away with it?

This charity gave out over 200 food parcels last month — that's double what they gave out the same time last year. the shores community pantry is helping. here, residents can buy surplus stock from supermarkets. it's delivery day, but there's not enough stock to meet demand. we're getting more people needing the foodbank, needing the pantry. so i'm just looking at that thinking we haven't got enough till next week, and what we're going to do. over 800 people now use this place. over 90% are encountering debt issues. the working poor is escalating, they're not taking advantage of situations. ...

A clarification about my review of A Cry for Justice: Daniel Rudd and His Life in Black Catholicism, Journalism, and Activism, 1854-1933, whic...

The GMB boasts of its intention to prevent workers from taking any action which could “undermine” the “business success” of Deliveroo, including demanding improved pay, terms and benefits. The agreement states, “The Partners are committed to working together to promote good work and good industrial relations…”