Higher Costs for Plastics Used Everywhere Are Becoming Next Inflation Headache

US plastic suppliers say they are running out of room to absorb high costs of raw materials, raising the prospect of price increases for consumer goods ranging from groceries to cars later this year.

The Juneteenth flag, explained

The flag’s designer shares the story and inspiration for his design.

It's time to turn off the Flock Safety cameras

Automated license plate readers violate our Fourth Amendment rights.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried ‘disappointed’ in Wasserman Schultz

Fried’s statement follows warnings that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects.

Social Security insolvency now projected for 2032, putting benefits at risk of a 22% cut

The report offers a fresh look at the finances of a program that provides benefits to more than 70 million Americans.

EPA chief says he won't regulate data centers

"EPA is not the party that is negotiating and or mediating or refereeing that deal," the EPA administrator said.

DOJ finds EEOC violated civil rights laws with guidelines that pressured employers to make race-b...

The Justice Department accused the EEOC of violating civil rights laws by issuing guidelines that effectively pressured employers to make race-based considerations in hiring and promotions.

University Of Iowa's Request To Modify Scholarship Supporting Black Students Majoring In Physical...

Nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially than a year ago, NY Fed finds

New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.

As the Sea Rises and Rents Triple, Miami’s Black Neighborhoods Are Disappearing

What used to be the “wrong side of the tracks” is now the city’s climate escape route, and Black residents are being pushed off the path they built.

June 9th, 1963 | A History of Racial Injustice

On this day, Fannie Lou Hamer was arrested and beaten in Winona, Mississippi.