SadGayAndLiterate·2d agoPatriotism of a KindI am an American. Born, raised, and likely to die in this country which I feel such a spectrum of emotions about. Throughout my…
Footprints in Smoke·3d agoWhy Social Security Can’t Cover Rent for Some RetireesThe average Social Security check is $2,089 a month. For older Americans who rent, housing costs can leave surprisingly little to live on.
Footprints in Smoke·3d agoUnmarried Couples in America: Tax and Legal RightsMillions of Americans live together without marrying. But a wedding can raise their taxes, reduce certain benefits, or provide legal…
Footprints in Smoke·4d agoHomeless American Men and Family Support: Who Takes Them In?Some homeless American men still have families who care about them. Why, then, do they have nowhere to live?A response icon1A response icon1
Troy Breiland·Nov 3Forget AI. America’s Healthcare System May Kill Us First.While Silicon Valley worries about artificial intelligence wiping out humanity, millions of older Americans are facing a far more immediate…A response icon4A response icon4
Nader Elhefnawy·Oct 30The “Americanness” of the Superhero: A Few ThoughtsAs any decent history of the superhero will tell you — not just the superhero in a broad sense going back to Gilgamesh but the comic…
Mallick Speaks·Oct 29America’s Sex Recession: Are Housing Costs a Factor?High rents are keeping young Americans in their parents’ homes longer. Research suggests that the struggle for independent living may also…A response icon2A response icon2
Mallick Speaks·Oct 29When Your Landlord Controls More Than Your Home: Why American Renters Fear Speaking UpA worried American renter reviews housing documents and bills in her apartment, illustrating financial pressure and housing insecurity.A response icon3A response icon3
Troy Breiland·Oct 26What Will Be the Spark That Brings Down American Society?America is becoming a tinderbox of economic resentment, institutional incompetence, and public distrust. History suggests the event that…A response icon3A response icon3
Footprints in Smoke·Oct 26The American Vacation Is Becoming a Luxury AgainMillions of Americans still travel, but a week away is becoming harder to afford for families already struggling with everyday costs.
