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The Middle-Class Squeeze: What the Hell Is Happening?

The Middle-Class Squeeze: What the Hell Is Happ...

I was born in 1976, on the day President Carter was elected. A child of immigrant parents who came here seeking the American Dream, I grew up with one message...

The Middle-Class Squeeze: What the Hell Is Happ...

I was born in 1976, on the day President Carter was elected. A child of immigrant parents who came here seeking the American Dream, I grew up with one message...

Democracy, Misinformation, and the Fight for Equity

Democracy, Misinformation, and the Fight for Eq...

Democracy, at its core, is supposed to be simple: a government by the people, for the people. Citizens elect officials who reflect their concerns, values, and hopes for the future....

Democracy, Misinformation, and the Fight for Eq...

Democracy, at its core, is supposed to be simple: a government by the people, for the people. Citizens elect officials who reflect their concerns, values, and hopes for the future....

Persona Non Grata

Persona Non Grata

I should have realized when he referred to himself as single in a group thread I was part of. That moment, like so many others, was a clue. But I...

Persona Non Grata

I should have realized when he referred to himself as single in a group thread I was part of. That moment, like so many others, was a clue. But I...

It’s the Little Things

It’s the Little Things

Life has a way of weaving itself into the smallest, most unassuming things. A song, a scent, or even a simple plastic storage container can hold entire chapters of our...

It’s the Little Things

Life has a way of weaving itself into the smallest, most unassuming things. A song, a scent, or even a simple plastic storage container can hold entire chapters of our...

Celebrating Me: A Year-End Reflection on Strength and Resilience

Celebrating Me: A Year-End Reflection on Streng...

As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of challenges, growth, and quiet victories that have shaped me over the past twelve months. This season always...

Celebrating Me: A Year-End Reflection on Streng...

As the year winds down, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of challenges, growth, and quiet victories that have shaped me over the past twelve months. This season always...

5 Ways We Can Honor Former President Jimmy Carter's Life

5 Ways We Can Honor Former President Jimmy Cart...

Former President Jimmy Carter died yesterday. He was 100 years old. When I think of him, I don't often think of his time as president. I was too young. In...

5 Ways We Can Honor Former President Jimmy Cart...

Former President Jimmy Carter died yesterday. He was 100 years old. When I think of him, I don't often think of his time as president. I was too young. In...