Shrinkflation has become one of the most persistent and least transparent forces shaping household budgets in the United States. Unlike rent hikes or interest rate increases, it does not arrive as a single shock. There is no clear moment when it “hits.” Instead, it embeds itself into daily life through smaller packages, shorter product lifespans,…
Across the US, millions of housing units sit empty at any given time, If there are “enough” buildings, why are people still priced out?
U.S. Black Friday 2025 broke records — sort of. If you dig deeper — into what shoppers actually bought and how they bought it — the story gets complicated.
In public discourse, hunger is often framed as a nutritional crisis — a problem of calories, diets, and access to groceries. But this framing is incomplete.
Mental illness is not limited to poverty. People experiencing financial insecurity face intense, chronic stress from unmet survival and safety needs — and that has predictable, damaging effects on mental health. But abundance isn’t a cure: the wealthy can be mentally unwell in ways that are less visible but no less consequential.
In this article, we explore the benefits and risks of community on mental health, backed by research and expert commentary.
America’s housing crisis has reached a breaking point. Homeownership — once considered the foundation of the American Dream — has become increasingly out of reach for millions. Prices continue to rise faster than wages, and even middle-class households are struggling to afford a place to live. In this climate, a dramatic proposal has entered the…
In a world increasingly defined by stress, uncertainty, and isolation, mental health is under greater strain than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic not only worsened anxiety and depression — it may also have unmasked a deeper trend: a rise in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
New research is challenging long-held assumptions about how common schizophrenia really is. What was once thought of as a rare psychiatric illness might, in fact, be far more widespread — and partly triggered by the stressors of modern life.
Mental health in America is at a breaking point. Despite growing awareness and advances in prevention and treatment, access to care remains elusive for millions. Rising insurance costs, provider shortages, and policy rollbacks threaten to make an already dire situation even worse. The result is a nation where mental health struggles ripple outward — affecting not just those who are unwell, but entire communities and the economy at large.
Last night marked a historic and pivotal moment in U.S. political history with major Democratic victories across the country, including the groundbreaking election of Zohran Mamdani as the Mayor of New York City. Mamdani’s win not only signifies a shift in local leadership in New York, but reflects wider support for progressive policies aimed at improving healthcare and mental health systems nationwide. This victory, seen as a mandate for transformative change, underscores the growing demand for policies that prioritize accessible, equitable healthcare and mental health services for all citizens.
