Author: Ben Campbell
Ben Campbell
Ben has been a writer for many years and is particularly interested in history, sports, and entertainment. He hopes to be able to share factually accurate information with interesting content for all his readers in an easy-to-digest format.
The Supreme Court has made a significant ruling, rejecting a request from Oregon Republicans to hear a case challenging the state’s heavily utilized mail-in voting system. Members of the GOP involved in the plan, including Marc Thielman and Dennis Linthicum, argue the mail-in voting system is flawed, allows the chance of voter fraud, and the use of electronic vote tabulation equipment directly violates the 14th Amendment. Republicans Follow in Trump’s Footsteps Source: Wikimedia Since 2020, many Republicans have been openly opposed to electronic systems for political voting, especially after Trump attacked the mail-in voting system in the lead-up to the…
Gavin Newsom’s California is set to trial a new program that aims to replace the traditional method of taxing road users in an attempt to ensure all residents pay their fair share of tax. Californians who apply to participate in the new “pay-per-mile” program, known as Road Charge, can receive up to $400. The state hopes this will be a fair and sustainable way to replace the current gas tax system. California’s Dependency on Road Taxes Source: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Like most states and countries around the world, California heavily depends on gasoline taxes to ensure sufficient cash flow for…
Thousands of residents living in the small town of Williamston, North Carolina, are left with a growing sense of anxiety after their local hospital closed its doors for good. Martin General Hospital suspended its operations nearly one year ago and was later forced to file for bankruptcy as the region’s declining population was venturing elsewhere for their medical needs. The Town of Williamston Source: Freepik The rural town of Williamston in eastern North Carolina was the home of Martin County General Hospital, which once provided reliable healthcare to around 22,000 people. However, in August 2023, the hospital closed its doors…
Under Armour has announced plans for an extensive restructuring, which will result in significant layoffs this year as its sales continue to plummet on its most profitable continent. The apparel company’s decision comes as sales in the U.S., Canada and Mexico fell by a staggering 10%, and experts predict this could worsen by the end of the fiscal year. Under Armour’s Sales Continue to Drop Source: Freepik Under Armour, an American sportswear company that manufactures apparel and footwear is one of the nation’s most popular clothing brands. Yet, this year, the company has experienced a significant drop in sales. During…
Hotel workers from San Diego rallied on the streets in protest on International Workers Day, their hopes pinned on convincing the City Council to pass a new ordinance that would establish a $25 minimum wage for all service workers. The rally came after other communities in California, such as Long Beach, agreed to raise the minimum wage of hotel workers to $23 beginning in July. Working in the Hotel Industry Source: Freepik With over 8000 hotels in the Golden State, California has one of the largest hotel workforces in the United States. In the last year, many who work in…
American taxpayers may soon be burdened with a staggering $32 billion bill for employment fraud, a crisis that has been attributed to the Biden administration. The enormous bill is partially blamed on Biden’s labor head, Julie Su, who served as California’s top labor official during the COVID-19 pandemic when most of the fraud payments were issued. Employment Fraud During Covid Source: Wikimedia The U.S. government initiated numerous relief programs to ease economic hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic, which cost the nation around $5 trillion. Millions of Americans and businesses were helped through programs such as the Paycheck Protection Program, which…
The city of Portland, Oregon, has passed a new controversial law that aims to remove homeless people from the streets and place them into shelters. The new law grants city officials the power to fine all residents who violate camping rules. In more severe cases, a jail sentence could be imposed on recurring offenders, a prospect that has raised significant concern among many residents who suggest homeless people shouldn’t be criminalized due to a lack of shelters or housing. Portland’s Homelessness Situation Source: John Moore/Getty Images Like many cities across the U.S., Portland has seen a dramatic surge in homelessness…
A group of migrants, their determination unyielding, have set up camp on the bustling streets of Denver, steadfast in their resolve to stay put until their urgent list of demands is met. In total, 13 demands were sent to Denver’s mayor, Mike Johnston, after the migrants heard officials were planning to move them from the encampment to shelters funded by the city. Migrants Issue Demands to Denver Mayor Source: Drew Angerer/Getty Images Denver has seen a dramatic increase in migrants living on its streets and in large encampments over the past few years despite having shelter programs. An extensive group…
A new carbon capture plant created by a Swiss company officially began operating in May, aiming to reduce harmful pollutants in the air. Dubbed the ‘world’s largest’ vacuum, the plant in Iceland will work like a giant suction device pulling in tens of thousands of carbon dioxide from the air each year. But can it really reduce the effects of climate change? Let’s find out. The Fight Against Climate Change Source: Wikimedia In recent years, companies around the world have been working on projects that could help humanity fight pollution and climate change. Now, a Swiss company believes it has…
Over the past several years, Americans have noticed the prices of their favorite items slowly but surely increasing higher than ever before. It seemed as though retailers wanted to see just how much consumers would pay. But now, in this strange game of chicken, it looks like the customer is finally pulling ahead. After retailers realized that Americans are drastically cutting back on shopping, companies around the country have given in and started lowering their prices again. Costs Are 20% to 30% Higher Than in 2021 Source: iStock Ask any American, and they will tell you that their cost of…