Dr. Dre playing on the radio, The Matrix captivating audiences on the big screen, The Sopranos dominating television screens – the year 1999 was truly remarkable, not just culturally, but also economically. In that year, the median household income reached an all-time high, a record that remained unbroken for nearly two decades. When Donald Trump …
At the familiar yet daunting hour of 3 a.m., I wake up in a state of anxiety, drenched in sweat, with my heart racing. To calm my nerves, I reach for a sacred document that brings me comfort during times of uncertainty. This document, an article from Rocket Mortgage, has become so familiar to me …
In September, the federal subsidies worth billions of dollars for child care providers are set to expire, causing concern among top Democrats and those in the industry who are warning of a looming “child care cliff.” The $40 billion program, which was included in the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021 to alleviate the economic …
Yoslin Amaya, a hardworking mother of two, has faced numerous challenges while pursuing her education. Working a night shift as a janitor and living with her in-laws, she would come home exhausted to work on her assignments late into the night. Her dream was to make a difference in politics and be an advocate for …
ChatGPT: Revolutionizing Work and Shaping the Future of Homes ChatGPT has quickly made a name for itself as an innovative AI-powered chatbot that can tackle a variety of tasks. From writing sophisticated responses and acing an MBA exam to assisting with professional writing, ChatGPT is transforming the landscape of white-collar labor. Since its public launch …
In 2018, the Norwegian government’s announcement to increase fathers’ parental leave by five weeks was met with excitement from many Norwegians. However, not everyone was thrilled, including Nina Mikkelson, a mother whose child was still nursing. The increase in fathers’ share of parental leave meant less leave available to mothers. Mikkelson voiced her frustrations in …
The staggering consensus among Americans for stricter gun laws, including a majority of 63% advocating for a ban on assault weapons, is at odds with the continuous school shootings plaguing the nation. But this misalignment creates an opportunity for social movements that can enact change. The faces of the children, the anguish of the parents, …
When Ojeya Cruz Banks moved from New Zealand to Ohio a few years ago, she had to manage the logistics of starting a new life all by herself. Fortunately, she was able to find a house beside a public elementary school, which gave her the impression that she could easily walk to pick up her …
In light of the recent controversy surrounding abortion laws, Republicans have proposed a compromise that is reminiscent of European countries’ approach to abortion, which permits it only in the first trimester and limits it thereafter, with certain exceptions. North Carolina became the first state to pass such a law over the governor’s veto, allowing abortion …
For a moment, it seemed like the U.S. could finally have a functional child-care system, but the Build Back Better Act, which included $400 billion in funding to boost wages for child-care providers and cap costs for families, was ultimately killed by Senate Democrats and Republicans. The American child-care system remains trapped by a paradox …