The Poverty Trap

The Power Of Song

Music Plus Peaceful Protest Equals Change

Feb 26 • Joan DeMartin

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Power Of The People

Political Protest—Then And Now

Feb 11 • Joan DeMartin

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January 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And Today's Political Climate...

With An Update For 2026

Jan 20 • Joan DeMartin

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U.S. Poverty In 2025...

And A Forecast For 2026

Jan 15 • Joan DeMartin

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The Poverty Trap's Most Popular Posts: 2025

Thank You For Your Support!

Jan 1 • Joan DeMartin

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December 2025

Social Safety Net Programs: Part II

The Future Of SNAP, WIC And The Child Tax Credit

Dec 17, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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November 2025

Social Safety Net Programs: Part I

Social Security

Nov 30, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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The SNAP Benefit Saga Is Not Over...

Not Even Close

Nov 17, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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Food Assistance Or No Food Assistance?

That Is Still The Question Affecting 42 Million Americans...

Nov 3, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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October 2025

Chronic Illness Equals Chronic Debt...

Listen now

Oct 18, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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The Legacy Of Two Icons, A Different Inequality, And Vaccine Hesitancy

A Link Round-Up Of Recent Headlines

Oct 3, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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September 2025

The Presidential Speech We All Need To Hear...

President Kennedy's "Moon-Shot" Call-To-Action Turns Sixty—Three Today...

Sep 12, 2025 • Joan DeMartin

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