Worklife
Learn about how you can achieve a better work-life balance, and check out the latest news about the world of work, including advancements on ideas like the four-day work week and universal basic income.
The Optimist View: Impact investing ─ Good for the world, good for your wallet
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." - Benjamin Franklin BY: AMELIA BUCKLEY Many of us want to live more sustainable, ethical lives, but what about putting our money where our mouths are? Literally. Traditional investment portfolios have relied heavily on fossil fuels and large Read More...
USPS delays cutbacks until after November’s election
We recently shared an article about how you can help save the US Postal Service. From grandma’s birthday cards to the integrity and safety of our elections, the USPS is a critical public service which we all rely on. Thanks to the activism and action of thousands of Americans, Postmaster General Read More...
6 simple ways you can help save the United States Postal Service (USPS)
The US Postal Services are in trouble. It's currently running out of government funding and there are concerns that the agency will collapse completely if the government doesn’t approve a substantial aid package to help the USPS weather the COVID-19 storm. And while the post office will always Read More...
Andrew Yang joins cash relief initiative giving away $1,000 checks
Many people scoffed at Andrew Yang when he ran for president this past year on the single issue of universal basic income (UBI). Foreseeing mass job loss in the future, Yang wanted to introduce something he called a “Freedom Dividend,” which would provide every American adult with a basic Read More...
New York is spending $1 billion to lower utility bills for residents
As summer heatwaves converge with a surging pandemic and an impending economic collapse, energy-efficient homes are becoming particularly critical to Americans’ well-being. Millions now face tough choices when it comes to energy usage: The longer they stay home to stay safe from both scorching Read More...
This Washington town created its own currency to help locals get by
During the darkest days of the Great Depression, the logging city of Tenino, Washington, created a complimentary wooden currency to help locals survive the economic crisis. Now, almost 90 years later, the town is once again “printing money” on postcard-sized sheets of maple to help locals Read More...
Pittsburgh launches ‘guaranteed income’ program with Jack Dorsey donation
Last week, we wrote about “guaranteed income” and the support it's getting from mayors across America, who formed a network called Mayors for a Guaranteed Income. That group was launched by Stockton, Calif. Mayor Michael Tubbs, who launched his own guaranteed income program in 2018. But Read More...
Deutsche Bank joins list of banks in banning Arctic drilling
The world could use some good news about the Arctic after weeks of battling a prolonged heatwave and wildfires. Fortunately, we have some good news: Financial giant Deutsche Bank has introduced a new energy policy banning financial support of drilling in the Arctic. The move comes after years of Read More...
41 US states show emission cuts and GDP growth go hand in hand
Economic prosperity and environmental preservation are often portrayed as mutually exclusive goals. But do we really have to choose between financial health and a healthy planet for future generations? Research from 41 states across the US says no. Research from the World Resources Institute Read More...
Britain’s biggest pension fund will now divest from fossil fuels
If we want to foster the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, then we’re going to need major financial institutions to shun companies that profit off the extraction or production of these dirty fuels. In that vein, climate campaigners will be pleased to know that the UK’s biggest pension Read More...