Realizing the American Dream for All Requires Bold Policy Reforms
By Sunita Sohrabji Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy can create more equitable wages. Income inequality is at an all-time high in the US, but progressive policies that give more leverage to workers could reverse decades of stagnant wage growth, especially for […]
‘These Numbers Are Off the Charts’ — $38 Million Lost to Scams in Mississippi Last Year
ByPeter Schurmann Jul 29, 2024 At a roundtable in Jackson, Mississippi representatives from the FTC connected with local media to discuss the alarming rise in the number and sophistication of scams impacting communities. Juana Mollinada is a volunteer with St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Carthage, Mississippi. Last year she got caught in a scam that […]
FTC Scores Win in Suit Targeting Fraud in the Gig Economy
ByPeter Schurmann Jul 22, 2024 How does making $18 per hour sound working from the comfort of your own home? For those looking for flexible work hours, a stay-at-home parent, for example, it’s a tempting offer. But in a first-of-its kind case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has highlighted the perils for consumers lured by […]
Hillbilly Elegy’ Paints a Raw Picture of Republican VP Pick JD Vance’s Childhood
BySunita Sohrabji Jul 16, 2024 Republican Vice Presidential pick JD Vance. (Wikimedia photo/Creative Commons license) Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump July 15 announced his vice presidential pick, Ohio Sen. JD Vance, whose 2016 memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis’ dramatically portrays a childhood filled with upheaval. The book was […]
First Came the Racist Threats, Then a House Fire
ByMission Local May 21, 2024 By Eleni Balakrishnan Above: The home of Terry Williams near Alamo Square after it was gutted by a fire on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Photo by Eleni Balakrishnan. Just weeks after he began receiving racist threats delivered to his doorstep, both of Terry Williams’ parents had to be rescued from […]
Cancun Ted
By A. Govea Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said that “every damn day,” Americans are killed and raped by illegal immigrants that Democrats let into the country. “Every damn day,” the crowd chanted back in a chorus. (Heard at the Republican convention) And I will add they are taking jobs from farmworkers and other […]
“The Latino Electorate in 2024 – A Rising Political Power”
By Peter Martínez, PhD The 2024 election is certain to go down in the history books, and Latinos are destined to play a significant role when November comes around. Approximately 36 million Latinos across the United States will be eligible to vote this year, compared to just over 34 million in the 2020 election. To […]
Shake Up Family Meals with a Versatile Superfood
5 benefits of cooking with ghee (Family Features) It’s easy to fall into a dinnertime rut, cooking the same meals with the same ingredients time and again. When your family is in search of a delicious way to shake things up in the kitchen, consider new ways to cook favorite dishes without completely rethinking the […]
PAN AMERICAN GOLF ASSOCIATION- 67 TH NATIONAL TOURNAMENT
Members of the Pan American Golf Association from all over the U.S.A. will invade Fort Worth this July 2024 for their yearly National golf tournament and convention. Golf tournaments are composed of various categories. Men’s, Ladies, Seniors, Super Seniors, and Juniors (ages 6-18). Six golf courses will be used. Family and adult festivities are planned […]
Grape Summer Gatherings-Easy recipes to enjoy at warm-weather celebrations
Celebrations abound throughout summer, and if you plan on hosting your nearest and dearest for events large and small, you’ll need a tasty, convenient ingredient to elevate your entertaining all summer long. When that one ingredient also serves as a healthy, refreshing snack on its own, it’s a win-win. Delicious, healthy and versatile, Grapes from […]