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588: Pointless Theology Fights & Rethinking American Poverty with Matthew Desmond

The Holy Post

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Promoting Access to Government Programs

This chapter explores the accessibility of government programs and challenges the notion of welfare dependency. It discusses the barriers individuals face in accessing these programs, such as bureaucratic red tape and stigma, and suggests low-hanging fruit interventions to improve access. The chapter also emphasizes the importance of technical improvements, policy changes, and moral storytelling to create a better safety net.

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