Shining a light on the impossible math of meeting basic needs on low wages in the United States, with an emphasis on food security.
I am a policy and data professional with 25 years of experience working on hunger and food access issues in the United States. I want to explore more dignified ways for people to meet their basic needs when wages aren't enough.
Speaking of Kids is intended to highlight key public policy issues of importance to children in the U.S. and worldwide and is affiliated with First Focus Campaign for Children and the forthcoming Speaking of Kids podcast.
Stephanie Land is the New York Times bestselling author of MAID and CLASS. She has the unexpected day job of a public speaker and continues to write about and advocate for survivors and people who parent under the poverty line.