by Zach Dawes Jr | Sep 21, 2020 | News
U.S. food insecurity declined again in 2019, bringing the total below 2007 levels, according to an annual report released in early September by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last year, 10.5% of U.S. households (13.7 million) experienced low or very low...
by Christopher B. Harbin | Sep 18, 2020 | Opinion
Nathan’s parable in 2 Samuel 12 is a beautiful manipulation of David’s emotions. It challenges him first to condemn a fictional character so he might begin to see the error of his way. Nathan confronts David after his escapades with Bathsheba and orchestrating the...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Sep 15, 2020 | News
Inequality in the U.S. has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ (CBPP) report published Sept. 4. In late July, 12.1% of all U.S. families said they didn’t have enough to eat at some point in the past week....
by Zach Dawes Jr | Sep 14, 2020 | News
Half of all U.S. adults are “extremely concerned” or “concerned” about bankruptcy resulting from medical costs associated with a major health event, according to a Gallup report published Sept. 1. This is a five-point increase from 2019, with female concern increasing...
by Tony Cartledge | Sep 9, 2020 | Opinion
Maybe I’m old-fashioned, but I like the feel of change in my pocket and bills in my wallet. I like to pay with cash. If I can’t pay in exact change, I like to figure how to simplify the transaction. For example, my tab for an ice cream cone at McDonald’s was once...
