The state of youth sports is far from what was portrayed in The Sandlot. Whereas youth sports used to be an inclusive, community-building activity, today they are a cutthroat, expensive means to a very specific end: college recruitment. In turn, yout...
Despite his promises, Trump has not been able to save coal for West Virginia and American coal country. Instead, coal-fired plants are moving towards natural gas as a purported sustainable alternative. However, while the replacement of coal in the ...
Doing good is “in” and pure profit is “out”; the world has become increasingly focused on using businesses for good and allowing the market to lead the way in solving complex societal issues. This trend is evident in the astonishing spike of ...
The mention of Cuba evokes popular tropes — old cars, rum, baseball, and of course, cigars. For decades, these famous hand-rolled cigars have become emblematic of the island. Cuba’s fertile soil and local climate are conducive to high quality, ha...
The mention of Cuba evokes popular tropes — old cars, rum, baseball, and of course, cigars. For decades, these famous hand-rolled cigars have become emblematic of the island. Cuba’s fertile soil and local climate are conducive to high quality, ha...
When Trudy Robideau needed to finance a car repair, she decided to take out a payday loan. When she couldn’t afford to pay it back after the loan expired, she had to take out another one. She described the experience as being hooked: “You can fee...
When Trudy Robideau needed to finance a car repair, she decided to take out a payday loan. When she couldn’t afford to pay it back after the loan expired, she had to take out another one. She described the experience as being hooked: “You can fee...
Sandra Killet, a single mother of two in New York City, ostensibly lives in poverty, at least according to most people’s intuitive definition. She is hardly better off with a job than she was without, she cannot afford any means of transportation, ...
Sandra Killet, a single mother of two in New York City, ostensibly lives in poverty, at least according to most people’s intuitive definition. She is hardly better off with a job than she was without, she cannot afford any means of transportation, ...
The increasing polarization of US politics has made this election season incredibly bizarre. On one side of the presidential campaign is a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist. On the other is a right-wing populist billionaire. Donald Trump and Berni...
The increasing polarization of US politics has made this election season incredibly bizarre. On one side of the presidential campaign is a self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist. On the other is a right-wing populist billionaire. Donald Trump and Berni...
Shamar El-Shabazz works at a Burger King in Delaware for the state minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. At 50 years old, he lives in a one-bedroom apartment with his daughter and wife, who cannot work due to a medical condition. Shamar had previously work...
Shamar El-Shabazz works at a Burger King in Delaware for the state minimum wage of $8.25 per hour. At 50 years old, he lives in a one-bedroom apartment with his daughter and wife, who cannot work due to a medical condition. Shamar had previously work...
Once a symbol of human ingenuity and power over nature, the 79,000 dams scattered across America’s landscape are now falling into disrepair and disuse. Even the larger, highly functioning dams struggle to generate enough energy to justify...
Once a symbol of human ingenuity and power over nature, the 79,000 dams scattered across America’s landscape are now falling into disrepair and disuse. Even the larger, highly functioning dams struggle to generate enough energy to justify...
In the early 1930s, the rural Tennessee Valley region experienced a crisis extreme by even Depression-era standards: Malaria was running rampant, per capita income was 44 percent of the national average, constant flooding made living in the region di...
In the early 1930s, the rural Tennessee Valley region experienced a crisis extreme by even Depression-era standards: Malaria was running rampant, per capita income was 44 percent of the national average, constant flooding made living in the region di...
Images of protestors standing at a picket line demanding the protection of workers’ rights characterized the American labor movement. Today, guaranteed minimum wage, health care benefits, and 40-hour work weeks have all become fundamental expectati...
Images of protestors standing at a picket line demanding the protection of workers’ rights characterized the American labor movement. Today, guaranteed minimum wage, health care benefits, and 40-hour work weeks have all become fundamental expectati...
As politicians continue the battle against gambling addiction by regulating casinos and online poker, a new mobile gaming addiction has emerged through free-to-play games. These games, such as Candy Crush and Clash of Clans, allow players to ac...
As politicians continue the battle against gambling addiction by regulating casinos and online poker, a new mobile gaming addiction has emerged through free-to-play games. These games, such as Candy Crush and Clash of Clans, allow players to ac...
Organic foods have exploded in popularity since the 1990s. 45 percent of Americans actively seek to include organic foods in their diets, and these products are available in three out of four conventional grocery stores. The fact that organic foods c...
Organic foods have exploded in popularity since the 1990s. 45 percent of Americans actively seek to include organic foods in their diets, and these products are available in three out of four conventional grocery stores. The fact that organic foods c...
Consider this scenario: Your favorite mid-level rock band has just announced a nationwide tour. You’ve been listening to their new album for weeks, and now they’re going to play a show at a 400-capacity club in a few months. The tickets go on sal...
Consider this scenario: Your favorite mid-level rock band has just announced a nationwide tour. You’ve been listening to their new album for weeks, and now they’re going to play a show at a 400-capacity club in a few months. The tickets go on sal...
For the last three decades, anti-debt polemics have been the cause célèbre of self-styled “fiscal conservatives.” Over the course of their crusade, deficit hawks have cultivated several strategies to reduce government borrowing and spending. Th...
For the last three decades, anti-debt polemics have been the cause célèbre of self-styled “fiscal conservatives.” Over the course of their crusade, deficit hawks have cultivated several strategies to reduce government borrowing and spending. Th...