StoryWelcoming progress for poultry workers in the US
Working in a poultry plant is tough. But it just may be getting better—finally. This past year brought some light to the darkness (and the cold, noise, and wet). for poultry plant workers. We look back at a significant year…
StoryWhat is Temporary Protected Status?
Three things you should know about TPS
Politics of Poverty blogPresidential Twitter tirade on Mexico’s migrant caravan: The truth behind the noise
A factual response to President Trump’s twitter storm directed at the Central American Migrant Caravan in Mexico.
StoryVital anti-corruption law at risk in Washington
Oil and mining revenue transparency is a vital source of funds and information for fighting poverty
StoryA second chance at happiness
Violence, persecution, and war have forced more than 65 million people to flee their homes. For Ghassan Shehadeh, leaving his country and everything he knew behind, was a difficult decision, but one that was necessary for his family's safety.
Story"We are all humans"
Violence, persecution, and war have forced more than 65 million people to flee their homes. As Uyen Nguyen shares here, their search for safety and a new home can take decades. Her story underscores the precarious position many refugees face, especially given the Trump administration’s decision to reduce the number of refugees entering the US.
Poverty in the US
Poverty endures in the US, trapping millions of people without hope of mobility for themselves or their children. Oxfam exposes the injustice of poverty in such a wealthy nation, and offers pragmatic solutions to chronic problems.
Our work in the US