THE MYTH OF THE WORKING POOR

I've often made the argument with liberal friends that their view of poverty in America is skewed by their intellectual framework, since most don't have any first-hand experience of real poverty. That's why this article by Steven Malaga caught my eye. It's a bit lengthy, but it correctly points out the complicated nature of poverty in this country and why one-size-fits-all government programs are usually not the answer. Just follow the link and read the whole thing.