The typical gig worker is changing – and struggling more than ever to make ends meet
August 7, 2026
Gig workers rely on government programs for essentials, highlighting a need for better benefits in the gig economy.
Gig workers rely on government programs for essentials, highlighting a need for better benefits in the gig economy.
Privacy advocates are concerned that Flock Safety’s expanding ALPR network, with over 120,000 cameras, threatens privacy.
Food assistance like SNAP, vital for poverty reduction, faces challenges as new rules lead to decreased participation.
Funding for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence fell to two similar nonprofits, America250 and Freedom 250.
An LAPD officer faces 16 felony charges for recording colleagues’ racist remarks, sparking debate over police culture.
President Trump’s order to dismantle affirmative action caught attention, though many states had already ended such practices.
Earlier this month, a Black teen was harassed by a white cop in Williamsport, PA, sparking outrage and protests.
Consumers face inflation in daily expenses, but policymakers struggle to agree on data interpretation and pricing trends.
Florida’s Amendment 3 aims to lower property taxes but could result in increased taxes elsewhere or reduced services.
Kim Davis faces a lawsuit for allegedly hiding assets to avoid paying $565K in damages after refusing same-sex marriages.
Two female prison guards and a union sue the EEOC for dropping a sexual harassment case amid allegations of bias.
Most guacamole comes from avocados grown in Mexico, which now contribute less water pollution, thanks to a 2016 trade deal.