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Democrats Must Reconnect with the Working Class to Regain Trust and Win Back Support

November 11, 2024

The results of the 2024 presidential election—where Vice President Kamala Harris fell short—reflect a powerful truth that the Democratic Party cannot ignore: It’s the economy, stupid. This phrase, coined by strategist James Carville, has resonated for decades, yet Democrats seem to have lost sight of its significance. In today’s economic climate, where inflation has deeply […]

Op-Ed: The Current State of the 2024 Presidential Race

September 5, 2024

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, it’s important to recognize that while polls and data offer insights, they don’t always capture the full picture. This analysis reflects my perspective on the state of the race, informed by available data and trends. However, much can still change before Election Day, and any attempt to predict […]

The Rise and Decline of America’s Middle Class: A Tale of Policy, Purchasing Power, and Inequality

August 18, 2024

In the decades following World War II, the United States witnessed unprecedented economic growth and prosperity that significantly benefited middle- and working-class Americans. From the late 1940s through the 1970s, the American Dream seemed more attainable than ever. As wages increased, homeownership expanded, and the purchasing power of the average worker was robust. However, this […]

NY Post Hacked, Again; Rapper Ye’s Obsession with Hitler; Unprecedented Demand Crashes Treasury Website

October 27, 2022

A rogue employee who used the New York Post website and Twitter account to post racist, violent, and sexist headlines has been fired. Several sources close to Ye (formerly Kanye West) said the rapper has a fascination with WWII-era dictator Hitler. A government website selling US Series I savings bonds crashed this week under unprecedented demand. 

Social Security Benefits to Jump 8.7% Next Year; Parkland Shooter Gets Life in Prison; Food Prices Still Surging

October 13, 2022

Social security recipients will see an 8.7% jump in their payouts in 2023. A jury spared Nikolas Cruz, the Parkland High School shooter who killed 17 people in 2018, from the death penalty on Thursday, instead recommending he receive life in prison without the possibility of parole. Food prices have continued to soar, putting pressure, with the food-at-home index showing another 0.7% increase in prices in September.

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