Convene a White House Conference on the Eradication of Poverty

Dear Mr. President:I’m sick and tired of a country that only works for the 1 percent of the wealthiest Americans while millions of Americans face unemployment, underemployment, and poverty. I urge you to stand up for the struggling 99 percent and call for a White House Conference on the Eradication of Poverty that will lead to long-term solutions and living-wage jobs for all Americans. Our country is in a state of emergency and in need of bold decisive leadership. Americans need jobs and immediate solutions to support the unprecedented number of citizens who are now trapped in poverty. I believe this country has the resources and expertise necessary to end poverty, but this effort must become a national priority mandated by the highest office in the land.