ALICE
Coverage of ALICE in the Nexus archive.
- Nearly 6 in 10 Nashville households in these zip codes struggle to afford basic expenses
Nearly 60% of households in Nashville zip codes 37210 and 37115 struggle to afford basic expenses, with 96,892 ALICE households in Davidson County earning above the federal poverty level but falling short of the ALICE Threshold. The United Way highlights challenges in addressing financial hardship, noting childcare costs and rising living expenses exacerbate the issue.
- Capital Area United Way grants $2.2M to 37 local nonprofits
Capital Area United Way awarded $2.245 million to 37 nonprofits across 10 parishes in the Capital Region to support ALICE individuals and families.
- Cash benefits are key to addressing financial hardship for Michiganders
The article highlights the financial struggles of Michiganders due to rising costs of basic needs and stagnant wages, emphasizing the need for cash benefits to address poverty and ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) household hardships. It critiques restrictive programs like TANF and advocates for direct cash assistance as a more effective solution.
- BTC -> Lightning diagram, feedback please
The author is working on an explainer diagram for the Lightning network section of using bitcoin and requests feedback. The diagram aims to illustrate the mental model of a channel being sidechain-shaped. The author has been struggling to get it right and appreciates feedback.