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NPR Topics: Politics & Society

Patent Judgments Questioned in Appointment Flap
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:38:00 -0400
As many as two-thirds of United States patent-law judges may have have been appointed in a way that violates the Constitution.
Phliadelphia Police Suffer Loss, Scrutiny
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:37:00 -0400
Police in Philadelphia are having an especially tough week. First, one of their officers was fatally shot while responding to an armed robbery. Then, in an unrelated incident, three other officers were caught on videotape beating three suspects.
Week in Review: Obama Surges Forward
Sat, 10 May 2008 10:26:00 -0400
This week presidential hopeful Barack Obama made significant progress in his bid to be the Democratic nominee. Also this week, President Bush promised to veto a farm bill and a housing aid bill.

The Talk of the Town

Word Feast
Lauren Collins Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
When Christopher Russell, a captain at Gramercy Tavern for many years, went to work at Union Square Café, where he is now the general manager, he decided to import a few traditions. (Both restaurants are owned by Danny Meyer.) He banished wordy descriptions from the wine list and switched from . . .
The Open Secret of Success
James Surowiecki Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
In the current atmosphere of economic tumult, the announcement that Toyota sold a hundred and sixty thousand more cars than General Motors in the first three months of this year might seem like a minor news item. But it may very well signal the end of one of the most . . .
No Endgame
Elizabeth Kolbert Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Presidential-primary races tend to proceed along self-reflexive lines. The candidate who is ahead--or who is perceived to be--receives more press coverage. He collects more contributions and endorsements, and these generate still more media attention, which brings in more money, more votes, and so on. Meanwhile, his . . .

 

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Administration for Children and Families Office of Family Assistance - The federal agency that administers the federal government's primary welfare program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Almanac of Policy Issues: Welfare - Background information and links on the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and U.S. federal welfare policy generally.

HandsNet - An online community of nonprofit organizations concerned with low-income issues. Includes articles and alerts from participating organizations, some of which relate to welfare and workfare.
Meta Description: [ HandsNet provides current human services and community development information from around the Web on low-income communities, particularly communities of color, and seeks to foster comprehensive thinking on approaches to dealing with the issues faced by these communities. ]

Heritage Foundation: Welfare - Research and related welfare information from the Heritage Foundation, a conservative policy think tank.
Meta Description: [ The 1996 welfare reform began necessary changes in the disastrous old welfare system, yet much more remains to be done. When Congress reauthorizes Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) this year, the debate will cover all facets of the issue: Welfare reform, marriage, poverty, abstinence,... ]

Joint Center for Poverty Research - A national and interdisciplinary research institute that examines what it means to be poor in America. Features academic research written for a lay audience on a variety of topics, including welfare programs, education, health, housing, employment, and crime.

MDRC - Multiple reports regarding welfare and welfare reform from this nonprofit, nonpartisan social policy research organization
Meta Description: [ MDRC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan social policy research organization. We are dedicated to learning what works to improve the well-being of low-income people. ]

Moving Ideas: Welfare - Studies and reports on USA welfare issues from a liberal perspective.
Meta Description: [ 22 Issues about progressive policy and politics. Articles, policy reports, action alerts and more! ]

Social Policy: Welfare, Society and the State - Social policy is the study of the welfare state, and the range of responses to social need. This is a brief introduction to the subject.
Meta Description: [ Social Policy is the study of the welfare state, and responses to social need. These pages outline the main issues. ]

404 UPM against Poverty SA - Provides information, links, newsletter, and events calendar.
Meta Description: [ Un- & Underemployed People's Movement against Poverty - Website and newsletter. UPM is not government funded! Independent of any other organisation though co-operating with many. Welfare rights, right to work, our mission, participate, protest against inhumane policies and enjoy your life. Po... ]

Urban Institute - Policy think tank that tracks welfare, Social Security, Medicare, and other domestic policy issues.
Meta Description: [ Nonpartisan economic and social policy research ]

Walk a Mile Project - Training materials, discussion board, and links for Walk a Mile, which trains local organizations to sponsor Walk a Mile projects that bring together policymakers with their low-income constituents to promote dialogue and understanding.
Meta Description: [ Walk a Mile brings together policymakers and people receiving public assistance to walk a mile in each other's shoes. ]

Welfare Information Network (WIN) - A clearinghouse for information, policy analysis and technical assistance on welfare reform.

Welfare Law Center - Works with and on behalf of low-income people to ensure that adequate income support -- public funding provided on the basis of need -- is available whenever and to the extent necessary to meet basic needs and foster healthy human and family development.

Welfare Law Center: Low Income Networking and Communications (LINC) Project - Where low-income organizers can come together to combat the shredding of the social safety net and have their efforts represented.
Meta Description: [ The Low Income Networking and Communications (LINC) Project works to build the technology capacity of low-income grassroots groups across the country, enabling community-based organizers and low-income individuals to gain a presence in public debates on economic justice issues, be informed, reach... ]

Welfare Rights Organizing Coalition - Seattle-based coalition of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients. Includes newsletter, fact sheets, and event announcements.
Meta Description: [ WROC's Mission is to effect economic and social justice by educating and empowering low income parents. ]