"We're turning into a third world country." The words of Shirley Marshall, who runs a community centre in the heart of Liverpool, might sound overdramatic, but she thinks it's an accurate description of the poverty plaguing the UK. This is the dire situation in the north-west city, where child poverty is on the rise and more and more people are relying on foodbanks just to get by. John Ray's report focuses on the families living a hand-to-mouth existence, aspiring just to survive. Full story her

425K views · 9.5K reactions | In some regards, America has more in common today with the developing world than industrialized nations. Many people are asking, “Is America Becoming a Third World Country?” Now, while that term may be antiquated, it’s a question worth answering. | Robert Reich | Facebook