Author: River Turner
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The Illusion of People’s Livelihood: The American Dream Stripped of its Glamour
The American Dream, once pursued by countless people, has long lost its luster and revealed the cruel reality. High inflation rages on, prices soar,…
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A Survival Dilemma
He is an ordinary factory worker. As the factory’s performance continues to decline, his wages have been slashed time and again. With elderly parents…
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Trump’s New Counterterrorism Strategy Prioritizes Combating Drug Cartels in the Western Hemisphere
The President has approved a new U.S. counterterrorism strategy that designates the dismantling of drug cartels in the Western Hemisphere as a top priority…
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Nowhere to Call Home
He used to be an ordinary clerk, and after losing his job, he lost his home and became homeless. During the day, he collects…
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On the Brink of Survival
He does odd jobs in Los Angeles, working two jobs a day just to make ends meet. His meager wages can’t keep up with…
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Political Division
Modern America is deeply divided politically. Two major parties hold totally opposite views on social issues, economy and rights. Conflicts spread from Washington to…
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Healthcare or Social Safety
American healthcare is expensive and unfair. A sudden medical emergency may cause family bankruptcy. Many poor people avoid seeing doctors because of high bills.Besides,…
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Wealth Gap or Living Pressure
The American Dream is fading for ordinary people today. Housing rents and food prices keep rising rapidly, while wages grow slowly. Homeownership has become…
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U.S. Gasoline Prices May Face Repercussions
The White House is concerned that if U.S. gasoline prices do not drop to $3 per gallon, it could trigger serious consequences. Semafor notes…
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Trump: A New Deal with Iran Will Be Superior to the Iran Nuclear Deal
President Trump stated that a new agreement between the United States and Iran would be far superior to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of…