Posts by Carmen Rios
Society Shames Poor Parents As ‘Bad’ Parents – Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Fall for It
Have you come across these common ideas of poor parents as irresponsible parents? This proves people don’t have to be affluent to be good parents.
Read MoreCutting Government Assistance Is a Huge Deal – For These 5 Reasons and More
Do you think that cutting government assistance is NBD? Think again – because here are just five of the devastating consequences.
Read MoreA Reclamation of Our Personal Rights as Working-Class Queer Women
“You have the right to be recognized in your communities.” If you’re a queer, working class woman, you’re living at the intersections of many forms of oppression. Here’s a a powerful reclamation of the rights you deserve.
Read More7 Reasons We Have to Stop Treating ‘Poor’ Like a Bad Word
Do you believe any of the common myths perpetuating the stigma on poor people? Too many feminists forget about class in their activism – and here’s why we’ve got to stop the stigma, for everyone.
Read MoreHere’s Why Trickle-Down Economic Policies Don’t Work – And Why Feminists Need to Demand Better
“Trickle-down” economic policies are coming up again in this election season – but helping the rich get richer won’t do anything for the rest of us. These numbers speak volumes.
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