Will the CLARITY Act Open Doors or Build Walls for Communities?
Financial policy has never been neutral. For communities long excluded from the mainstream economy—Black and Brown families, working-class women, immigrants, low-income households, and rural Americans—the fine print of legislation has often dictated whether we thrive, survive, or are left behind. From redlining and payday lending to the gender pay gap and unbanked households, our lived experience tells us that when Washington makes financial rules, equity is rarely the default.
Now, Congress is debating the CLARITY Act of 2025…
Clicks and Consequences: The Political Theater of Punishing a Digital Economy
In a proposal that has ignited fierce debate over power, morality, and tax fairness, 31-year-old investment CEO running for Florida governor James Fishback, has singled out the content platform OnlyFans for a punitive state tax of 50%—later threatening 100%—on income earned by Florida residents. Framing the platform as exploitative “online degeneracy,” the candidate aims to fund teacher raises, school lunches, crisis pregnancy centers, and men’s mental health programs through this highly targeted levy. Critics immediately labeled the move a selective moral crusade that exposes glaring double standards, noting that the candidate’s own world of high finance routinely leverages loopholes and offshore shelters to minimize tax burdens.
Tariffs: Who Pays, Who Profits
A family-run appliance store in Ohio ordered a shipment of washing machines from China last month and was stunned to see costs had jumped 20% overnight. The reason? Renewed U.S. tariffs on imported appliances. “I’m stuck raising prices or cutting into profits,” the owner says. His predicament underscores a reality shaping global trade: Tariffs, often touted as tools…
DEI: MORE THAN BUZZWORDS
Cancel The War Show
ALL WAR IS BAD. In the wake of the recent incident in Lebanon, where beepers used by Hezbollah operatives exploded, a global conversation has ignited not just about military tactics but the broader vulnerability of everyday devices. Are we safe from such a scenario unfolding amongst civilian populations, or...
¡MAYDAY!: Campus in Crisis
In the heart of the American academic landscape, a storm of controversy has been brewing. As tensions between Israel and Palestine escalated into a full-blown war, college campuses across the United States erupted in pro-Palestine protests. From Columbia to Yale, from UCLA to NYU, students have been arrested…
Fentanyl's Deadly Grip: The Battle for Control
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine, has emerged as a potent and deadly force within the illegal drug market. Originally developed as a pain reliever, fentanyl's strength and …