The 2021 Stories That Will Shape 2022
The nation is greeting 2022 with the harsh knowledge that its problems are not vanquished but in varying stages of crisis and dormancy. Susan Milligan Link...
Will 2022 Be Naughty or Nice for the Economy … Or Both?
The new year brings headwinds but also opportunities. Tim Smart Link...
Kids COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Slowing as Infections Surge, Omicron Raises Concerns
More than 7 million children have had coronavirus and reported infections are currently ‘extremely high,’ according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association. Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder Link...
Remote Work Extends Toward Two Years as Omicron Pushes More Companies to Delay Return to Office
What seemed as if it would be a weeks-long hiatus from the office due to the coronavirus has in many cases now become a two-year departure from pre-pandemic work standards. Kaia Hubbard Link...
Biden, Trump Block Traffic on Road to the White House
Presidential hopefuls are in an awkward position: How do you explore a 2024 run when no one wants to say publicly that the Republican and Democratic standard-bearers might not be in the political picture? Susan Milligan Link...
Democratic States Battle Over SALT Tax Rules
High-tax states argue they are footing more of the nation’s bill than the rest of the country. Susan Milligan Link...
Partisan Wars of Words Escalate as Lawmakers See Rewards for Bad Behavior
In-your-face behavior by lawmakers of late is being rewarded by constituents who see it as ‘a badge of honor’ to aggravate those perceived as political opponents. Susan Milligan Link...
Is Joe Biden Getting the Message on Inflation?
It’s often what presidents say about the economy rather than what they do that matters more. Tim Smart Link...
Americans Eye Secession Amid Intractable Partisan Disputes
Long-standing political divisions within states are being heightened in a hyper-partisan climate, fueling secession movements across the country as walking away is looking easier than coming together. Kaia Hubbard Link...
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Are Likely Coming Soon. Will it Make a Difference in the Pandemic?
A significant number of parents who do not plan to vaccinate their 5-11-year-olds should the Pfizer vaccine be authorized in the age group threaten to further complicate the future of the pandemic. Lauren Camera Link...