Everyone, Everyday: Talking About What Matters
The FDA has approved a groundbreaking deal that could see Americans paying far less for their medical needs, as the state of Florida will now welcome imported drugs from Canada. FDA Approval for Drug Importation in Florida At the beginning of January, the FDA granted Florida permission to import prescription drugs from Canada, marking a … Read more
Prominent economists have issued a dire warning about the state of America’s debt if left unchecked. Here’s the full story. The Economic Toll of $34 Trillion in Debt According to experts from the Federal Reserve, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Blackrock, the government is amassing too much debt. These guys all attest that the national … Read more
Despite all the positive news in the media about the American job market, things in some states aren’t looking as good. New figures from the Department of Labor have revealed some noteworthy trends in two key states. Let’s take a look. Troubling Trends in Michigan and Missouri While the labor market looks good for many, … Read more
There’s talk of a new policy being floated in Illinois that could make the lives of countless Illinoisans much easier. Here’s the full story. Illinois Considers Guaranteed Income Guaranteed basic income could be on the cards in Illinois. This week, lawmakers heard proposals from several different advocates, all pushing for guaranteed income for those who … Read more
New research conducted by Inequality.org has shown that billionaire’s wealth in the U.S. has increased by nearly 90% over the course of the last four years. Let’s take a look at what’s caused this noteworthy jump in wealth. Billionaires’ Boom The last four years have been amazing for billionaires. With their personal fortunes doubling – … Read more
Running as an independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) has voiced concerns over the possible political weaponization of government agencies against Donald Trump and has pledged to appoint a special counsel to investigate potential political biases in the prosecution of Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants. Weaponizing the Government Running as an independent … Read more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has discovered a loophole in overdraft fees, where banks have been charging U.S. customers more than they need to. A proposed rule has the potential to save consumers up to $3.5 billion annually, here’s the full story. A Long-Standing Issue For years, consumers with a lower income have been … Read more
As employees relished their year-end bonuses in 2023, the joy was tinged with a realization that the average bonus had dwindled to $2,145 from $2,730 in 2022 and $3,583 in 2019, as revealed by Gusto, a payroll software firm. Here’s the full story. The Changing Job Market Year-end bonus checks are now smaller, reflecting the … Read more
America’s youngest adults are hoping for a cataclysmic event in the housing market that would cause home values to plummet. Find out why. Study Shows Gen Z Hope for Housing Crash Last month, Lending Tree released a study that revealed that more than half of Generation Z are actively hoping for a significant downturn in … Read more
Washington state recently made history by enacting a comprehensive set of protections for adult entertainment workers hailed as “the strippers’ bill of rights.” Here’s the full story. A Landmark Legislation for Adult Industry Workers The Strippers’ Bill of Rights is a landmark piece of legislation. It contains the most extensive protections for workers in the … Read more