Seattle implemented a law to ensure gig workers earn a minimum rate. However, increased competition and reduced tips offset gains.
The Trump administration temporarily suspended the Jones Act to help reduce high gas prices, affecting shipping costs.
Diesel prices up 40% near $5 a gallon, driven by Middle East tensions, are raising freight costs and pushing up grocery and retail prices across Virginia.
Many provisions in the huge tax-and-spending package signed into law in 2025 will affect charitable giving.
Allowing pets in shelters encourages more homeless individuals to use them, according to USC’s research findings.
Under the MAGA regime, U.S. citizens face charges based on right-wing delusions, with Antifa cited as a threat.
In Sept 2025, DoD spent $93B before deadline, buying steak, lobster and pianos as health, SNAP and veteran aid faced cuts.
The USDA’s Section 515 program, since 1963, has financed over 533,000 rural rental homes. With loans maturing, many…
Texas plans to impose new SNAP restrictions by 2026, targeting sugary items. Critics argue it polices the poor.
Fred Harris’ tragic death highlights systemic flaws. A $1.25M settlement is no justice; we must demand real change.
Media mogul Mike Bloomberg topped the 2025 Philanthropy 50 list, dominating U.S. donations of $22.4 billion.
Crude tops $100 for first time since 2022 as Iran conflict halts Hormuz traffic, choking 20% of global supply and lifting US gas 50 cents.