The major U.S. political parties claim to represent the working class, yet few former workers hold political office.
The number of Americans filing for bankruptcy surged in 2025, with a 12% increase in June 2026, highlighting financial struggles.
Every year, Black August recalls Black men’s struggles, while Black women political prisoners’ battles remain whispers.
The legal team for Nolan Wells’ family denies claims of non-cooperation and seeks clarity on investigation protocols.
A full-time worker in Colorado needs to earn $36.44/hr to afford a 2-bedroom apartment, but the minimum wage is $15.16.
Visitors spent $29 billion at U.S. national parks and $56 billion in communities in 2024, supporting 340,100 jobs.
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When federal agents resort to violence, as with Renee Good and Alex Pretti, accountability often seems elusive.
Trump’s tariffs face backlash as midterms loom; new levies deepen cost burdens on consumers despite unpopularity.
Listen: A “Back the blue” advocate might claim there’s no reason for disliking cops, but videos and reports tell a different story.
Business leaders face a paradox: despite increased AI investments, productivity gains remain elusive. AI layoffs harm growth.
Racial classifications were imposed, not biological. Multiracial identities challenge these simplistic categories.
In August, Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights leaders will host the March on Washington 2026 to defend voting rights.