Tag: economy
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National Hot Air Balloon Day
When 2009 Taught Us How to Rise Some years don’t arrive gently.2009 was one of them. The economy faltered, security felt fragile, and many people found themselves standing in the middle of lives that no longer looked the way they had planned. It was a year of recalibration, not by choice, but by necessity. Hot…
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It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: A Gen X Reflection on Cycles, Struggle, and Survival
In 1992, James Carville,Bill Clinton’s campaign strategist, coined a simple yet powerful phrase that would echo through the decades: “It’s the economy, stupid.” It was a blunt reminder that no matter how complicated the political noise gets, what matters most to the average American family is the cost of living, job security, and whether bills…
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Sunday Funday: The Price of Magic
I was five years old in the summer of 1979 when my parents loaded up the car — no GPS, no iPads, just a paper map that folded like origami and an endless chorus of “Are we there yet?” We were headed south from Ohio to sunny Florida to visit friends in Daytona Beach. Their…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Navigating Economic Uncertainty—A Recession or Just a Bump?
Wisdom for the Week: The economic climate has been a hot topic, and it’s hard not to notice the tension in the air. We’re feeling it in many places across the country—Las Vegas, for example, often feels the effects of a recession before the rest of us. And right now, we’re seeing the familiar signs:…
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Small Businesses: Navigating the Perfect Storm of Challenges in 2024
If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve felt the pinch this year. Rising costs, shrinking wallets, and cutthroat competition from mega-retailers and ultra-budget options like Temu and Shein have created a storm that’s hard to weather. You’re not alone in the frustration of pouring your heart and soul into a business only to…
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We Have This Hope as an Anchor for the Soul: Finding Faith in Turbulent Times
It’s Monday—the start of a new week—and the headlines are heavy again. Recently, President Biden authorized the use of long-range missiles from Ukraine into Russia, heightening already tense relations between the West and Russia. In addition to that, there is a swirl of emotions following Trump’s recent re-election, and it’s easy to see why so…
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The Middle Class, Millionaires, and the Battle for Social Democracy
There was a time, not too long ago, when the middle class was pitted against the poor. From the 1980s to the early 2000s, millionaires and politicians pointed fingers at the welfare system, blaming it for many societal ills. The poor were labeled as lazy or dependent, a convenient scapegoat for the economic frustrations of…
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Impact of East Coast Longshoremen Strike
What Does the Strike Mean For you? Trucking Industry: Supply Chain Strain & Consumer Impact: Biden’s Decision on Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Reasons Not to Invoke the Taft-Hartley Act: Conclusion: With the strike concentrated on the East Coast and West Coast ports accepting rerouted shipments, the impact on the trucking industry…
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October begins with a national strike
How Longshoremen’s Demands Could Impact the Economy and Elections ILA President Harold Daggett went viral by stating “I will cripple you when my men take the streets to strike.” Today, there’s been a lot of talk about longshoremen—the essential workers who keep our ports moving. They currently earn around $40 an hour, but they’re negotiating…
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