U.S. Unemployment Rate Dips Below 8 Percent
Oct 5, 2012 A drop in the nation’s jobless rate gives President Obama an occasion to speak grandly about the prospect of America’s future under his leadership. But crucial information is missing.
The Problem With Americans: Too Much Sleep
Sep 24, 2012 The importance of a good night's sleep cannot be understated. Research suggests that getting eight hours every night can make you happier, richer, smarter and hornier. But for many Americans, the problem with their sleep pattern is not that they're getting too little, but that they are getting too much.
Unemployment on Labor Day: By the Numbers
Sep 4, 2011 For the millions of Americans who have lost their livelihoods over the last few years and the millions more who have been unemployed since before the 2008 financial crisis, Labor Day will underscore the daily suffering. (more)
