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Child poverty more than doubles — a year after hitting record low, Census data shows
By Jennifer Ludden On September 12, 2023 The poverty rate in the U.S. has risen dramatically in the year since pandemic benefits ran out — and the child poverty rate has more than doubled, according to U.S. Census Bureau’s annual data on poverty, income and health insurance released Tuesday. Just a year ago, child poverty…
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Why California officials traveled to Kenya to find solutions to poverty
By Mackenzie May On August 10, 2023 California officials representing some of the wealthiest cities in the world traveled to one of the poorest villages in Africa this week to study universal basic income, a poverty solution they hope to expand in the Golden State. Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and state Assemblymember Matt…
Read MoreKey Facts on Health Coverage of Immigrants
On September 17, 2023 Summary As of 2021, there were 44.7 million immigrants residing in the U.S., including 20.8 million noncitizen immigrants and 23.9 million naturalized citizens, who accounted for about 6% and 7% of the total population, respectively.1 Noncitizens include lawfully present and undocumented immigrants. Many individuals live in mixed immigration status families that may…
Read MorePotentially modifiable dementia risk factors in all Australians and within population groups: an analysis using cross-sectional survey data
September 2023 Summary Background Dementia is the second leading cause of disease burden in Australia. We aimed to calculate the population attributable fractions (PAFs) of dementia attributable to 11 of 12 previously identified potentially modifiable health and social risk factors (less education, hearing loss, hypertension, obesity, smoking, depression, social isolation, physical inactivity, diabetes, alcohol excess,…
Read MoreUSCIS Exempts Biometric Services Fee for all Form I-539 Applicants
On September 25, 2023 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Beginning Oct. 1, we are exempting the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process for Form I-539. You do not need to pay the…
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Gen X discrimination by Enterprise, National, Alamo car rental in Florida, lawsuit says
By David J. Neal On September 18, 2023 The oldest Millennials and all Generation Xers weren’t welcome in a rental car company’s management training program, according to a Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit filed in Fort Lauderdale federal court. That rental car company is Enterprise Leasing Company of Florida, the arm of Enterprise Holdings that…
Read MoreEEOC Sues Ohio Amusement Park for Age Discrimination
On September 22, 2023 Seasonal Workers Aged 40 and Over Denied Employee Housing Based on Age, Federal Agency Charges CLEVELAND – Cedar Fair, L.P., doing business as Cedar Point, and Magnum Management Corporation, which own, operate and staff Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) by banning…
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5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight ageism in the workplace
By Erica Lamberg On September 23, 2023 A recent study released by the Society for HR Management (SHRM) revealed research detailing the prevalence of age discrimination in the workplace and its impact on the U.S. workforce. The research noted that 30% of U.S. workers say they have felt unfairly treated due to their age at…
Read MoreMexico makes agreement with US to deport migrants from its border cities amid ongoing surge in illegal migration
By Rosa Flores On September 23, 2023 Mexico has made an agreement with the United States to deport migrants from its border cities to their home countries and take several actions to deter migrants as part of a new effort to combat the recent surge in border crossings. Mexican officials met with US Customs and…
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