Poverty Tagged Episodes

Making a Better World

July 6, 2025

Some philosophers think that morality boils down to one idea: we should make the world…

Green heart-shaped world map: Build a Better World

Should All Ages Be Equal?

March 3, 2024

Age determines a lot about your position in society—what activities you can do, what benefits…

Graphic depicting ageism with figures labeled with ages 20, 25, 40, 50, and 60.

The Limits of Medical Consent

October 27, 2019

In our healthcare system, parents normally make medical decisions for their kids because, we think,…

Close-up of a patient's hand signing a medical consent form.

Dignity Denied: Life and Death in Prison

January 10, 2016

According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, there are more people living with mental illness in…

Overcrowded prison dormitory with inmates on cots, illustrating the harsh realities of incarceration and lack of dignity.

Bodies For Sale

August 15, 2010

I can sell my house, the things I make, and the services I provide. So…

Three emaciated men with visible ribs, possibly victims of human trafficking or exploitation.

Global Poverty and International Aid

September 12, 2006

Does a hungry child in a far away land have any less of a demand…

Earth from space, showing Africa and surrounding oceans. International aid efforts address global poverty on this scale.

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