Republican Debt Ceiling Proposals Could See Neediest Americans Lose Benefits
Co-published with The Guardian. The GOP's attempt to add work requirements to safety net programs could harm families already struggling.
Why the Optimal Minimum Wage in the US Is At Least $12 An Hour
Co-published with Quartz. Could a $12 minimum wage be a magic number for food security?
Trump’s Online SNAP Program Helps Amazon and Walmart, But Leaves Rural People Behind
Co-published with In These Times. The government’s online food assistance program doesn’t include independent grocers and ignores the gaps in rural infrastructure.
Why I Came Out as Being Poor
Co-published with The Guardian. Publicly admitting my struggle perpetuated the feeling that I was undeserving of most things – but anyone could find themselves in a similar situation.
How I Learned to Be Hungry
Co-published with The Nation. America’s nutrition conundrum can mean swinging between two extremes of bad eating.