This near-absence of people from working-class jobs in the halls of power matters. According to research in the U.S. and in other democracies, safety net programs are stingier, business regulations are flimsier and protections for workers are weaker than they would be if people from working-class jobs went on to hold office at higher rates.
Deloitte just became the latest company to face the consequences of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. The Big Four professional services firm agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle allegations that it violated rules against employment discrimination in its federal contracts, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday. The
So says Prem Kumar Nair, CEO of Asia’s largest private health group, IHH Healthcare, as he grapples with an Asia that’s wealthier, longer-lived, and far more willing to spend money on the finer things in life. “As populations grow more affluent and people indulge in good food and wine, we’re seeing a rise in lifestyle
Parton’s final album, “Rockstar,” was a mix of original material and classic rock covers. She said she was inspired by her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination to craft a tribute to the genre. “Even though I am extremely flattered and grateful to be nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I
Learning to read and write cursive was once a rite of passage for practically every American schoolchild. Until the early 20th century, children in the U.S. were generally taught to write in cursive or script, rather than the print writing typically taught to young children today. Some people at the time thought a person’s character
Parton has said it was always her dream to perform at the Opry. “For me, the Opry is like the song ‘New York, New York’ — if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere,” she said, according to her Opry artist bio. At age 13, she got her chance. On the night
