This isn’t the first time in U.S. history that the oligarchs wielded tremendous influence over the government. But now, with far more money and control over our information, they’re...
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Managing household finances in this new anti-middle-class economy might feel like a fool’s errand. But our new columnist shares indispensable advice to help navigate the brutal,...
The Eaton Fire devastated the Black community of Altadena. The writer, who was visiting her family in her L.A. hometown, bore witness up close to the nightmare she never thought...
This illuminating interview with author Carol Mithers about her new book, ‘Rethinking Rescue,’ explains the many ways in which poverty and pet ownership intersect, revealing a...
With a poverty rate that is steadily increasing among young adults, a monthly stipend of $500 for 18- to 24-year-olds—many of whom are juggling multiple jobs and school—could make a...
For 40 years, the GOP has used the same talking points to mislead the public on the debt ceiling.
Pet owners can't even get appointments to neuter their pets, meaning there are more animals than ever in need of care.
After years of enduring workplace harassment, low wages, minimal childcare benefits, and more, working women across generations have reached their breaking point.
Before the shutdown, our jobs consumed us without giving much back. The pandemic allowed many of us to reassess our relationship to work—but can we actually afford to make the...
70 percent of the world’s maple syrup is produced in Québec, Canada. Yet, unfair production rules are crushing independent producers.