11 votes
Democrat
recommended by
Sean C.
John Edwards has a plan to end poverty in the US by 2030 and alleviate worldwide poverty by establishing a cabinet-level position that deals with the developing world. He wants to i...
2 comments
$105 Raised
4 votes
Senator
(IL)
Presidential Candidate
Democrat
recommended by
Julia B.
Barack Obama has been a lifelong advocate for the poor -- as a young college graduate, he rejected the high salaries of corporate America and moved to the South Side of Chicago to work as...
1 comment
$160 Raised
3 votes
Representative
(WA-09)
Democrat
recommended by
Joanne M.
Smith recently introduced the "Global Poverty Act," which would require the President to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to vastly reduce global poverty. Of Global Poverty,...
2 comments
3 votes
Senator
(WA)
Democrat
recommended by
Joanne M.
Cantwell introduced legislation similar to the "Global Poverty Act" as an amendment to the Senate’s 9/11 bill. She said, “Unfortunately, this global poverty creates conditions...
1 comment
-1 votes
Representative
(AL-06)
Republican
recommended by
Joanne M.
Bachus introduced the "Global Poverty Act" and has been an active supporter of the ONE campaign.
1 comment
