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America's moral framework divides poor into 'deserved' and 'undeserved,' hindering solutions like giving homes to the homeless.
Means-testing and moral judgments in welfare create unnecessary bureaucracy and obstacles for those in need.
The concept of 'deserved vs. undeserved' poor is rooted in history, aimed at keeping wages low and maintaining a population in poverty.

Families are seeking justice for their loved ones who died due to hospital protocols.
Hospitals received substantial federal aid during the pandemic, leading to financial gains for executives.
Bereaved families are taking legal action against hospitals for alleged wrongful deaths linked to hospital protocols.

Many independent media outlets in Russia and Ukraine rely heavily on funding from USAID. The recent loss of this support has put these media organizations in a tough spot, risking layoffs and shutdowns.
The World Health Organization (WHO) increasingly depends on private funding, which raises questions about its independence and priorities. Critics argue this could lead to undue influence from corporate interests.
The increasing corruption in political and regulatory systems has made it difficult to trust that public health decisions are made for the right reasons, rather than influenced by wealthy donors or industry stakeholders.

Republicans and Democrats in Congress worked together to lift 400,000 kids out of poverty through a new deal on the Child Tax Credit.
Missouri Republican Congressman Jason Smith and Oregon Democratic Senator Ron Wyden collaborated on this new tax credit package.
The tax deal received significant Republican support in the House of Representatives and is expected to pass through the Senate as well.

In Finland, students receive grants along with loans to manage student debt.
The American government recently implemented some student debt forgiveness programs due to high levels of student debt.
Introducing student grants could be a way to combat increasing student debt.

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