Jul 08 Twitter Chat: How do we achieve the ideal work-life balance? By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Americans say they prioritize work-life balance, but are unable to follow through. Is it possible to establish a better work-life balance in America? Join us at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday for a Twitter chat on the topic. Continue reading
Jun 24 Twitter chat: Why does so much of the food we produce get wasted? By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Each year, roughly 40 percent of the food produced in the United States is never eaten. This waste takes a huge toll on the environment: not only does a huge amount of our water, energy and land go into growing… Continue reading
May 28 Twitter chat: What happens when working women can’t ‘lean in’? By Nora Daly What are the major challenges facing working women today, and how do these challenges differ for women in low-wage professions? What policy changes are necessary in order to ensure equal rights for workers across all job categories? We will address… Continue reading
May 21 Twitter Chat: What are your Memorial Day weekend safety tips? By Nora Daly From extra traffic on the roads during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends to insect and sun exposure during hours spent outside to avoiding foodborne illness when firing up the grill for the first time this season, there are… Continue reading
May 14 Twitter chat: What’s behind the push to remove artificial ingredients from restaurant menus? By Nora Daly Last week, Panera Bread announced that it will be removing more than 150 artificial ingredients from the items on its menu. The restaurant chain follows Chipotle and Kraft as the latest company to jump on the menu makeover bandwagon. Continue reading
May 07 Twitter chat: Are you benefiting from modern day slavery? By Nora Daly Twenty-one million people are currently victims of modern day slavery. And most Americans use or consume products produced by slave labor--everything from pet food to sushi to cell phone parts--on a daily basis. Continue reading
Apr 23 Twitter chat: Should the government tell welfare recipients how to spend their money? By Nora Daly A new Kansas restricts the ways in which recipients of government assistance can spend their benefits. While many states have placed restrictions on how benefit cards can be used, prohibiting purchases such as alcohol, tobacco products and adult entertainment, the… Continue reading
Apr 16 Twitter chat: What does school safety mean to you? By Nora Daly We have asked students, teachers and school administrators to join us as we discuss school safety on Twitter. Continue reading
Apr 09 Twitter chat: What should women over 50 do to plan for retirement? By Nora Daly Earlier this week, we shared personal finance expert Kerry Hannon’s six tips for women over 50 to achieve financial fitness before retirement. Hannon addressed many of the unique challenges women face when saving for retirement. She also sharing general… Continue reading
Apr 06 6 ways women over 50 can achieve financial fitness before retirement By Nora Daly Keeping physically fit is always important, but as we age, it becomes even more imperative to maintaining quality of life. The same is true for financial fitness. Continue reading