Feature The New Safety Net?
Nov/Dec 2005
City Limits
Winner, 2006 James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism; Finalist, 2006 Livingston Awards for Young Journalists

Today, most antipoverty efforts are aimed at boosting low wages, not offering a check. For many families struggling to make a living, it’s still a high-wire act with many dangers. Photography by Jon Veleas

Feature: Ending Workfare as We Know It?  

July/Aug 2005
City Limits
Winner, 2006 James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism; Finalist, 2006 Livingston Awards for Young Journalists

After eight years on welfare, Benita Andrews doubts she’ll leave anytime soon. The city says it can provide enough help to prove her wrong. Photography by Angela Jimenez.

Cover Story: The Young and the Jobless
March/April 2005
City Limits
Winner, 2006 James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism; Finalist, 2006 Livingston Awards for Young Journalists

One in five of the city’s young adults are out of school and out of work. What can New York do about it? Photography by Joshua Zuckerman.

Cover Story The Action Diet
July/August 2005
City Limits
Winner, 2004 Harry Chapin Media Award <br> Finalist, 2004 James Beard Journalism Award

The food justice movement looks to change more than just what New York kids eat. Photography by Margaret Keady.

InfoGuide: Where to Grab a Bite
July/August 2005
City Limits

A map of food access in New York City, plus a breakdown, by zip code, of access in the neighborhoods.

Cover Story: Market Babies
January 2003
City Limits
Honorable Mention, 2003 Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism <br> Finalist, 2003 Harry Chapin Media Awards

In a post-welfare world, New York spends more on child care than ever before. We've bought a new legion of home-based entrepreneurs--and a shaky start for kids and workers alike. Photography by Sune Woods.

Cover Story: The Great Training Robbery
May 2001
City Limits
Finalist, 2001 Harry Chapin Media Awards

After five years of all workfare, all the time, the city is sponsoring a private push to help people on welfare find jobs. For tough cases still on the rolls, that's often the last thing they need.