Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
Grant Gallacher 
New concerns emerge as a government report reveals dire poverty and malnutrition in Rwanda, casting doubt on the UK’s asylum relocation plan to the country. Here’s the full story. Rwanda Plan Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made Rwanda policy, which seeks to send asylum seekers from the UK to Rwanda, a central part of his … Read more
America is in the grip of a housing affordability crisis, as soaring rent prices leave millions burdened and at risk of homelessness, prompting urgent legislative action at state and federal levels. Here’s the full story. An Undue Burden The United States is facing an unprecedented housing affordability crisis, marked by soaring rent prices and vast … Read more
Record-high cocoa prices are affecting the chocolate industry, with major manufacturers like Hershey issuing profit warnings to consumers facing increased costs amidst concerns over climate change’s impact on cocoa production. Here’s the whole story. Bitter Reality At times, it seems things cannot get any worse, but unfortunately for us all, they can. In what is … Read more
As video game companies make massive amounts of money, layoffs and restructuring are happening all across the industry, leading to calls for unionization. Here’s the full story. The Game of Life During the pandemic, starved of human interaction and a place to gather safely, millions picked up a controller to console their deep-seated need to … Read more
As Donald Trump inches ever closer to the White House, some in the business world are increasingly nervous about what that might mean for them. Here’s the full story. Don’t Look Up Donald Trump’s path to the White House, though not certain, is something we all must begin to grapple with. It seems that nothing … Read more
As everyday consumers find themselves with less and less money at the end of each month, a number of different factors are combining to make saving money more and more difficult. Here’s the full story. Less Money, More Problems It should be abundantly clear to all but the very wealthiest in our society that money … Read more
Former President Donald Trump faces a formidable legal challenge in a Manhattan federal court as he contends with a defamation trial brought by E Jean Carroll, navigating a trial where he cannot dispute allegations of sexual assault. Here’s the full story. Trump Back in the Courtroom There is more trouble on the horizon for former … Read more
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has suspended his Republican presidential campaign, ending his bid as the sole candidate willing to criticize Donald Trump. Here’s the full story. Anti-Trump Drop Out The former Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, is reportedly suspending his campaign for the Republican Presidential nomination, according to several news sources. Christie’s … Read more
Donald Trump’s surprising decision to bypass Illinois’ loyalty oath has raised questions about his commitment to democratic norms, adding a layer of intrigue to an already contentious political landscape. Here’s the full story. An Unsigned Oath As the 2024 presidential race gains momentum, a surprising development has emerged, drawing attention and criticism from the Biden … Read more
Illinois voters join a nationwide movement, filing a petition to bar Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, citing the 14th amendment’s “insurrection clause.” Here’s the full story. “Insurrection Clause” Illinois, the latest state to join the chorus of voices seeking to exclude Donald Trump from the Republican primary ballot, reflects a growing national trend. … Read more