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Teen pregnancy: "Rational long-term economic choice"?: L.A. Times editorial about young parenthood slams stigma, upends assumptions.; Lynn Harris Jul 16, 2008
The bad economics of rapid population growth: Family planning can help lead a poor nation to prosperity, but you don't want to miss a crucial demographic window.; Andrew Leonard Jun 20, 2008
"I would make filling the stomach of the people my utmost priority": Report: Without improvement of conditions for women and families, peace in Iraq will remain "perilously out of reach."; Lynn Harris Mar 4, 2008
The roots of Kenya's upheaval: It's not just tribal hatred that's spurring bloodshed in this stratified African nation.; By Ruthann Richter Jan 11, 2008
Womb for rent: Is selling your baby-making ability empowering if it means escaping extreme poverty?; Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 4, 2008
Fantasies in black and white: If even most African-Americans believe the black poor are primarily responsible for their own plight, does that make it true?; By James Hannaham Nov 28, 2007
Purchasing power disparity: The World Bank waves its magic wand, and presto -- 200 million poverty-stricken Chinese appear out of nowhere; Andrew Leonard Nov 16, 2007
I resent my fiancé because he is rich: I grew up dirt-poor, so I should be happy that my future husband has money, but I'm mad at him instead!; By Cary Tennis Sep 24, 2007
Hurricane recovery, Republican-style: Many are still struggling on the Gulf Coast. But casino and real estate investors are living large -- thanks to Republican officials.; By Tim Shorrock Aug 29, 2007
I feed the poor but eat with the rich: We do our Christian charity and then drink mimosas at a fancy hotel up the street. And that just seems so wrong!; By Cary Tennis Aug 21, 2007
I've got a stupid racist ditty playing in my head: When I was a kid I learned this obnoxious song, and now I can't get rid of it.; By Cary Tennis Jul 30, 2007
The Salon Interview: Elizabeth Edwards: On her confrontation with Ann Coulter, why she backs gay marriage -- and why Edwards is a better choice for women than Hillary Clinton.; By Joan Walsh Jul 17, 2007
Pregnant and poor in Mississippi: Mississippi law limits abortion to the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. But for poor women short on time and money, that can be an impossible deadline.; By Sharon Lerner Jul 2, 2007
I saw John Edwards in the shampoo aisle: Yes, the presidential hopeful got two overpriced haircuts -- but when he's at home he goes to the local grocery store like everyone else.; By Erik Ose Apr 27, 2007
Will China's poverty reduction kill the planet?: Number of extreme poor: Down, down, down. Number of coal-fired power plants: Up, up, up.; Andrew Leonard Apr 19, 2007
John Edwards live: Whatever the outcome of his presidential campaign, this time around Edwards won't regret being an overly cautious candidate.; By Walter Shapiro Apr 6, 2007
Buy skin cream, purchase a dream: Fair and Lovely: Hope in a bottle for the Indian sweeper woman? A reader writes; Andrew Leonard Feb 14, 2007
Race, poverty and skin-whitener: Does marketing "Fair and Lovely" skin cream in India empower the poor?; Andrew Leonard Feb 13, 2007
Not in my backyard, either: After the poor kids next door took advantage of me, I felt sympathy for the people of Houston, who've suffered crime and violence because of struggling Katrina exiles.; By Debra J. Dickerson Dec 18, 2006
A mother's love: My adopted son, already the father of three, faces a future of dead-end jobs and near poverty. What do I owe him and my unexpected, fragile grandchildren?; By Sallie Tisdale Nov 29, 2006
The return of the forest: Trees are making a comeback. Unless we decide to chop them all down again.; Andrew Leonard Nov 14, 2006
Hatching a plan: Anonymous baby hatches save the lives of unwanted infants -- but what about those infants' desperate mothers?; Carol Lloyd Nov 9, 2006
Great expectations: It may be naive, but Bill Clinton's initiative to solve the planet's biggest problems is raising the prospect of a world where America can lead again.; By Joe Conason Sep 22, 2006
Streets of ire: This summer, cities across the U.S. have reported frightening surges in youth violence. After a decade-long reprieve, what's gone wrong?; By Sarah Karnasiewicz Aug 25, 2006
Jicama in the 'hood: Legislators and local food activists are fighting to get healthy, organic food into the nation's poorest neighborhoods.; By Tracie McMillan Aug 2, 2006

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