I don’t think this got much coverage last week, but we have a new political party. It’s called the Forward party. The founders are some notable former Democrats and Republicans. Many say that our current political system no longer works. Some have attempted creating a third party in the past. The biggest question right now…
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New research shows us that consumer boycotts are on the rise. And this isn’t something that just young people are doing. People of all ages are sending a message to companies they’re watching. And these actions aren’t solely politically-based. Many want businesses to be more socially aware. The biggest question is, will companies start rethinking…
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Many people think that the U.S. is about to enter into a recession. And with many stories I read, I think some people want this to happen. Some experts claim we can’t avoid it, but others feel the opposite. To me, this is both frustrating and confusing…
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Do you remember the old saying, the consumer is king? Well, I sure don’t feel like royalty these days. Business gains are sky high, and so are the prices of gas and groceries. Over the last few years, profits have been down because of COVID-19. And right now, we’re the ones paying the price…
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Student loans have become a hot topic over the last few years. Many people want the current administration to forgive student loan debt. And, of course, this subject is very polarizing. If you ever went to college, you probably had some loan debt. But, where you are in life likely plays more into how you…
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Book Banning has become a hot topic in the last couple of years, and it seems to be getting hotter. No matter which side you agree with, there’s little middle ground. Politicians and parental rights groups have asked libraries to review and remove hundreds of books. Some libraries are taking offense to these requests and…
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The Girl Scouts have been in the news lately. And while they usually promote cookie sales this time of year, you might be shocked by what people say. It stunned me when I learned that they were coming fire for their famed fundraiser. And, people have been taking out their frustration on young scouts…
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Life has always been a balancing act. We want to focus on what’s important now, but we also need to remember to plan for the future. Nowadays, many think that short-term thinking is a problem in our world. Many people have a hard time thinking about tomorrow or the next day. Too many of them…
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Surrounding ourselves with like-minded friends is logical for many. But many experts worry that our current political divide is changing us. More people are making value-based decisions on who they include in their lives. People no longer want to accept that others in their circle of influence have different beliefs. Some say there’s no turning…
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It seems that we now live in a world where people are all concerned with others more than themselves. Sometimes you want to shout, mind your own business? Yes, each of us should handle things at home, our home. But that seems to be a primary sticking point for many…
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