By Nick Marx, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Artist Nadia Russ / shutterstock.com Throughout the 2024 election cycle, reproductive rights were an electoral vulnerability for Donald Trump. Though popular with the Republican base, his appointment of antiabortion judges gave serious pause to many key voting blocs, including undecided young men. In pursuit of these voters, Trump’s strategy […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: clicksabhi / shutterstock.com Global hunger remains a pressing issue, with millions facing food insecurity due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related challenges. Global hunger remains a pressing issue, with millions facing food insecurity due to conflicts, economic instability, and climate-related challenges. Recent reports highlight several countries experiencing severe […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The dream of car ownership often turns into a financial nightmare for many unsuspecting consumers. Across the United States, predatory car dealerships exploit vulnerable buyers by selling overpriced vehicles, commonly referred to as “lemons,” financed through high-interest loans. These practices often lead to financial ruin for consumers, culminating in bad credit […]
By www.311bankruptcy.com The excitement of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday can lead to irresistible shopping sprees. Still, for some, these events can also result in overspending that may spiral into financial distress. If you’ve maxed out your credit cards, racked up significant debt, or find yourself struggling to pay bills after these […]
By Kevin Welner,THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has […]
By Michael Waldman, BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE It was a lurid early reminder that the new administration could bring with it a cornucopia of corruption. Today’s quiet campaign deals turn into tomorrow’s scandals. And a recent study shows that donations improved the odds of avoiding tariffs in the last Trump administration. After voters rebelled against […]
By Equity Smart Realty Inc | www.equitysmartrealty.com The American Dream has long been defined by two core aspirations: entrepreneurship and homeownership. Yet, in recent years, the dream of owning a home has become increasingly difficult for many Americans. Whether you’re trying to buy a house or rent an apartment, rising costs and stagnant wages have […]
By Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Inc Veterans Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have fearlessly served in the U.S. military. This important holiday, observed annually on November 11, offers the nation an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by these courageous individuals in defense of freedom and democracy. […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial Credit: Adam McCullough / shutterstock.com In a significant shift aimed at enhancing passenger rights, U.S. airlines are now mandated to issue automatic refunds for tickets and related expenses when flights are canceled or significantly delayed. This new rule, which officially took effect on Monday, October 28, is a relief to […]
By Ron Cheong | Photo by A.I There is something dystopic and Orwellian fermenting in the US – on the level of the storyline from the science fiction movie Blade Runner (Harrison Ford). And it’s being funded with big money from billionaires like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel. Powerbrokers Musk and Thiel Elon Musk and […]