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Viral $140,000 ‘Poverty Line’ Claim Meets Sharp Pushback and Reopens Debate Over What Counts as Need

Critics say the post relies on average, New Jersey‑skewed costs that describe precarity rather than poverty.

Viral $140,000 Poverty Line Claim Faces Intensifying Scrutiny From Economists

Election Wins Propel Fresh Push to Design Temporary Price Controls

San Diego Council Weighs Phased $25 Wage for Big Hospitality Employers