No child living in America today should have to worry about whether theyll have a place to sleep at night or enough food to eat. But these are daily realities for the 1 in 6 poor children in this country. Growing up on the North Side of Minneapolis, I know what it means to struggle. I know what it means to have to work to support your family when you need to be focusing on school. And I know that other kids shouldnt have to face these struggles. But a child is born into poverty every minute in this country. Those children will face hunger, homelessness, illness, violence and toxic stress. And those children deserve answers about how the next president of the United States is going to make sure they get a fair shot at a better life. Ignoring this issue on the national debate stage sends a signal that children living in poverty are not a priority. To fix the problem, we need to put a spotlight on it. I want to know what the next president is going to do to make sure the next generation wont struggle like I did. Will you join me?
