Unlocking the Doors to Financial Empowerment
In a bid to address the state’s long-standing legacy of slavery and racial discrimination, the California Senate has passed a trio of reparations bills. Reparations Revolution One of the bills, Senate Bill 1403, led by State Senator Steven Bradford, would establish the creation of the California American Freedmen Affairs Agency. Tracing Ancestry This agency would … Read more
A popular seafood chain has shut dozens of doors nationwide and filed for bankruptcy following some unwise promotional campaigns. Red Lobster’s Tough Times Image Credit: Shutterstock / Kateryna Onyshchuk Red Lobster is in for a rough ride. From Sea to Struggle Image Credit: Shutterstock / fizkes What was once the nation’s premier choice for seafood, … Read more
Americans are fed up with work and now they’re striking. From Mickey Mouse to Mop Buckets Just this year we’ve seen picket lines at Southwest Airlines, railway workers gearing up to stop working, Denver janitors voting to put their mops down in protest over wages. Even Disneyland workers voted to strike earlier this year (which … Read more
Southwest Airlines is saying goodbye to its famous open seating plan. Farewell to Free-for-All Southwest is officially ditching the free-for-all seating arrangement in favor of assigned seats and extra-legroom options. It’s the end of an era for a policy that has been a huge part of the airline’s brand for over 50 years now. Legroom … Read more
Tesla rival Rivian has just revealed a billion-dollar partnership that could change up the EV market for good. VW’s Massive Investment in Rivian Volkswagen (VW) has announced a huge $5 billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) company Rivian. The deal has already sent Rivian’s stock soaring by over 50%, and is a much-needed lifeline for … Read more
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s plans may have to take a backseat, as a group of lawmakers are moving behind the scenes to cancel some of his most expensive policies for the state. Lawmakers Challenge Newsom’s Policies Image Credit: Shutterstock / aerogondo2 California state lawmakers have made a surprise move to cancel a $400 million loan … Read more
Paramount is in big trouble – and they’re cutting jobs and closing studios to try and keep their head above water. Crisis At Paramount Paramount Television Studios (PTVS) is closing its doors, marking the end of an era just 11 years after its launch. The End of an Era The drastic move is part of … Read more
Arrowhead brand bottled water might be nearing its end. Bottled Water Giant Faces Watershed Moment The U.S. Forest Service has just dealt a huge blow to BlueTriton Brands – the company behind Arrowhead bottled water. They’ve ordered the company to shut down its entire pipeline operation in the San Bernardino Mountains right away. Mountain Springs … Read more
Months after California brought in a new $20 minimum wage for fast food workers, we finally have some actual evidence of how the industry has been affected. California’s $20 Minimum Wage for Fast Food Workers Image Credit: Shutterstock / Sheila Fitzgerald Last September, Californian Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that promised fast-food … Read more
Colorado’s ski towns are stirring up a storm with a controversial idea: taxing homes that sit empty for most of the year. Empty Homes, Empty Wallets Resort communities across the state are pushing for a “vacancy tax” to tackle the housing crisis that’s hitting locals hard. Pushing for Change in Resort Communities The Colorado Association … Read more