Not everybody in poverty is irresponsible and makes all the wrong choices. There are a lot of different paths that people walk, and until we know somebody’s story, we should withhold judgment.
That’s as true for people trying to help others out as it is for those inclined to look askance at people. There is no magic bullet that will help get people on their feet, so creating a one-size-fits-all policy will never work. A few people might be helped–and that is good–but many others will wind up no better off or even further in the hole.
D.C. sent $10,800 to dozens of new moms. Here’s how it changed their lives. https://t.co/N06e7uN6wm
— Sanho Tree (@SanhoTree) February 2, 2024
The Washington Post has a story about an experimental program aimed at helping single moms. They gave 132 of them $10,800 in lump sums or in $900/month payments, no strings attached.
Most of the moms…
