America's Shameful Poverty Stats.

The article discusses statistics related to poverty and income inequality in the U.S., including data from the 2013 U.S. Census Bureau Population Survey showing that 15 percent of the population live at or below the poverty line. Particular focus is given to the impacts of politics and economic policy on poverty rates since the administration of U.S. President Ronald Reagan, including reducing food stamp and unemployment benefits while cutting capital gains and estate taxes for the wealthy.