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The expanded child tax credit briefly slashed child poverty. Here's what else it did
Blink and you could have missed it.For six months, the United States experimented with an idea that's new here, but already a backstitch in the social… -
Why many Americans continue to struggle despite trillions of dollars in pandemic aid
It's still more than an hour before the Saint Luke's Food Pantry in Tupelo opens, but already more than a dozen cars are lined up in this corner of… -
The Army is increasing its largest signing bonus to $50,000 for some new recruits
For the first time in its history, the U.S. Army is offering its largest bonus ever for new recruits who commit to six years of service — $50,000. Up… -
$4 billion in Mass. spending package: Who gets how much?
The big winners are healthcare, the economy, housing and the environment. -
With a business model centered on diversity, Boston’s biggest hotel in decades is now open
The Omni Boston Hotel hinged on the inclusion of women and people of color working as leaders on the project. -
The legacy of Occupy Boston, ten years later
Many argue that Occupy Boston’s short-lived existence has had long-term impact. -
Greater Boston food banks face dual challenge of high demand and high costs
From cardboard boxes to cooking oil, costs continue to rise for those who help feed the needy, even buying in April for Thanksgiving items to try to stay ahead. -
Passing the buck: Dollar Tree raises prices to $1.25
For 35 years, the discount chain Dollar Tree committed to sell almost everything for $1. Time has come to pass the buck: Prices for most items will… -
Gasoline prices are surging. Can Biden actually do something about it?
You probably don't need a news report to tell you that gasoline prices have been surging. Prices are at a seven-year high, up more than a dollar from a… -
Progressives want a wealth tax for the super rich. Here's why it's hard to pull off
The pandemic has been good for the ultra rich like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos whose fortunes are tied to the stock market.Yet many of these billionaires pay…
