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BY THE official poverty measure, there were 40m poor Americans in 2017, or 12% of the population. America also does a worse job than its peers of helping the needy (see chart). In a special report, The Economist explored what poverty in America looks like today.
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The powerful letter "Emily Doe" wrote to address Brock Turner went viral around the world. Here she reads the words herself. This riveting video will help you understand what the victims of sexual assault experience.

In Houston, Democrats running for president answer questions from voters at “She the People,” a forum focused on women of color and the issues that matter most to them.