One Way America Can Meaningfully Address Poverty

A white family in Atlanta, Georgia today has 46 times as much wealth as a Black family; a racial wealth gap that is exactly the same as it was nationally in 1863 when Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation ending the era of legalized enslavement. Over forty years of neoliberal economic policy have profoundly exacerbated…

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Larry Nassar’s Victims Settle for $138.7M

(DETROIT) — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. When combined…

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How To Talk About Sobriety: Advice and Expert Tips

The constant flow of alcohol through social settings both public and private has begun to ebb in recent years, thanks to the sober-curious movement. A 2024 survey of 1,000 people conducted by advertising firm NC Solutions found that 41 percent of Americans planned to drink less this year (up from 34 percent in 2023), and…

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