A Recession at Work: The Personal Side of the Working Poor

Our Cupboard was Bare, by Heather Ryan, is a powerfully personal look at the struggles of being a single parent in a time when people are loosing or unable to find decent work. As part of Salon.com's Pinched "a new series of personal essays about life during a recession," Ryan's essay is as powerful for the response (both vicious attacks and heartfelt support) as its content.