A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half

On April 25, 2007, the Center for American Progress’ Task Force on Poverty, co-chaired by Peter Edelman and Angela Glover Blackwell, released its recommendations to cut poverty in half in the next ten years. “From Poverty to Prosperity: A National Strategy to Cut Poverty in Half” outlines the fourfold goal of promoting decent work, providing opportunity for all, ensuring economic security, and helping people build wealth.

Read the report here.

Read news coverage about the report and the goal:

“The War on Poverty is Winnable,” Christian Science Monitor, April 2, 2007.

“Making Poverty History,” The American Prospect, April 22, 2007.

“Op-Ed: A Plan to Cut Poverty in Half,” by Mark Greenberg in the Washington Post, April 26, 2007.

“Conquering Poverty with Politicos or Pop Stars,” Huffington Post, April 27, 2007.

“Twelve Steps to Cutting Poverty in Half” The Nation, April 30, 2007.

“Op-Ed: The Millions Left Out,” by Bob Herbert in the New York Times, May 12, 2007.

“Think Tank Unveils Benchmarks to Cut Poverty in Half in Ten Years,” Atlanta Progressive News, May 23, 2007.

“Op-Ed: There is No Reason for Child Poverty to Exist in the Richest Nation on Earth,” by Rep. Jim McDermott in The Hill, July 24, 2007.