The War on Poverty: Success or Dependency Trap?
Read on SubstackThe War on Poverty: Success or Dependency Trap?
The poverty that plagued America in the 1960s is all but gone, but the government’s role remains much debated.
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Economy, Finance, and Budgets, Politics and Law
February 09, 2026
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