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2014 marks the 50th anniversary of President Johnson’s State of the
Union address calling on the nation to launch an “unconditional war
on poverty.” This address signaled a renewed national commitment to
fighting poverty through targeted policy resulting in programs like
Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, Pell Grants, expansions to Social
Security and nutrition assistance. It’s critical that we use this
anniversary to push back on false claims and narratives, and put
forward a proactive vision about how to end poverty.
Our country has changed since the 1960s and our policies haven’t
caught up. We’ve seen rising income inequality, an economy that
requires higher levels of education to enter the middle-class,
changing family structures and an increasingly important role for
women and communities of color in the labor force. We need to adapt
to these changes and focus our attention on building an economy that
works for everyone, including investments in job creation,
education, and policies that provide a hand up to struggling
families. It’s time to reset the whole debate and recommit to ending
poverty.
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Who Should Attend?
Minnesotans from public, private, nonprofit, tribal
government and philanthropic sectors will gather for a
one-day event to learn about the history of the War on
Poverty, rededicate efforts, and commit to current
anti-poverty movements happening in Minnesota and across the
country. Breakout
sessions on disparities in poverty will be organized around
race/ethnicity, age (youth and seniors), place (rural,
urban, and suburban), gender and veteran status.
Planning Committee:
Minnesota Community Action Partnership, AARP, A Minnesota
Without Poverty, Children’s Defense Fund, Community Action
of Ramsey and Washington Counties, Greater Twin Cities
United Way, Hunger Solutions Minnesota, Local Initiatives
Support Corporation, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless,
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Minnesota Department of Human Services, Minnesota Indian
Affairs Council, Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless
and University of Minnesota Extension |
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