American families

Rising inflation has led to increased prices, prompting many American families to adjust their back-to-school budgets to save money. A spending survey highlights how households are managing these financial challenges.

The article argues that taxes on groceries are contributing to hunger in America, framing the issue as a result of policy choices rather than an inevitable outcome. It highlights how taxing basic necessities exacerbates food insecurity for families.

A growing share of American families now start buying school supplies in June, shifting the back-to-school shopping window from late August. The early start aims to avoid crowded stores and spread out the shopping process.

Rahm Emanuel, a potential 2028 presidential contender, proposes a 'grand bargain' to reform higher education by balancing interests of universities, the federal government, and American families.