#economic-struggles

#economic-struggles

Maine is the most food insecure state in New England, with one in seven people often hungry, including 50,000 children, facing stigma in asking for help.

Pride was a defiant stand by queer and trans people against police brutality and state-sanctioned violence, born out of collective struggle, not corporate sponsorships.

The Hamptons are often seen as a playground for the wealthy, but for many working families, life is becoming increasingly unsustainable due to high costs and limited child care options.

Seniors often fall prey to the promise of short-term gain without realizing what they might lose down the road. This necessitates a pause to ensure homeowners comprehend what they're agreeing to.

Sam Dear claimed that the closure of Wantz Road car park has severely affected his business, Robertson's Fishing Tackle, risking its survival until Christmas.

At 80, the Syrian elder had survived a brutal civil war, economic collapse, and international sanctions, but the sight of his charred courtyard companion reduced him to tears.

Persistently high inflation and the impact of the tax increases from last year's Budget continue to weigh heavily on balance sheets and are preventing businesses from investing, particularly in the commercial and civil engineering sectors.

The closure of Gallows Corner has had a significant impact on traffic, affecting access to businesses and forcing some to close completely. Wax On car wash and Gallows Corner Motors were among those severely affected, unable to operate during the works.

Desperate to earn a living amid heightened security, Palestinians are risking their lives by climbing Israel's separation wall to return to work in Israel.

Despite police assurances that the situation was peaceful, many feared violence. Many residents supported the protests but did not attend due to fear of reprisals.

During Ramadan, generosity increases among Pakistanis, prompting many, including 61-year-old Sayani Soomar, to migrate to Karachi for charity as they hope to collect alms.

The insistence from some Democratic leaders that Americans should feel joy amidst economic struggles left many feeling unheard and unsupported. This sentiment created a growing disconnect as individuals grappled with financial difficulties while being told their feelings were invalid. Reports emerged of widespread frustration among voters who felt that acknowledging their struggles was met with dismissal, further alienating those in need of real support and empathy.

"We still have to help them. They're trying and they are striving. That's the people who are struggling. They took a chance on [Harris]."

"I proudly call myself a hooker with a 401K," said consultant and sex worker Victoria Von Blaque, who urged the cops and the city to "stop trying to play Captain Save a Hoe. I went out and got a job, I had the education... but a lot of us are forced back to the streets."