Tag Archives: United States

Corporate Welfare During The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Necessity Or A Detriment?

By: Stacey Shenderov April 4, 2022 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the United States have shut down. Additionally, current small business owners report mental and physical health struggles, and furthermore “nearly a quarter [report] almost constant mental exhaustion.” However, some well-connected corporations have thrived during the […]

The United States is Far Behind Other Countries on Caregiving Support

In a UNICEF study of the national childcare policies of forty-one countries, the United States ranks next to last. The U.S.’s dismal childcare policy is detrimental to women, specifically those living at the poverty line. Women are traditionally the primary caregivers in their families, so inadequate caregiving support impacts women the most, especially single mothers.

Tax Breaks in Puerto Rico Bring Crypto Enthusiasts, Rising Real Estate Prices, and Political Blowback

A growing number of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and hedge fund investors, sometimes called “crypto colonizers,” have moved to Puerto Rico to take advantage of tax breaks designed to bring outside investors to the island. The increase in wealthy foreigners has raised real estate prices and created a growing discussion on whether this type of investment creates economic development in Puerto Rico.

Colombian Peace: A Complicated Process

CARLOS ALVAREZ – A monumental hand shake on September 23, 2015 in Havana Cuba between the Colombian president, Juan Manuel Santos, and the FARC’s chief, Rodrigo Lodońo alias Timochenko, sealed a historic agreement to formally end 50 years of war in the country.[1] The agreement, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, a result of exhaustive dialogues […]