| Sep 7, 2016 | Economy / BusinessAn old saying asserts that falsehoods come in three escalating levels: Lies, damn lies, and statistics. But now there’s an even higher category of lies: a Donald Trump speech. Take his recent address on specific economic policies he’d push to benefit hard-hit...
| Jul 10, 2013 | Economy / BusinessAfter paying a staggering $1,500 to a recruitment agency in her home country of Thailand, “Wen” was excited to come to the United States to be an au pair. Like all au pairs, she would live with a host family and provide childcare. This guest worker program...
| Apr 23, 2012 | Economy / BusinessThe so-called “mommy wars” are heating up again. Once more, we’re seeing stay-at-home moms supposedly pitted against moms with paid jobs during an election year. The latest episode started when Democratic analyst Hilary Rosen questioned Ann...