Type: Economic Opportunity Stories
Commentary
America is Worth Celebrating—Just Ask the Europeans
As European Word Cup tourists discover America's greatness, it's time to celebrate America in…
Profile
Minnesota Business Owner Warns Against California-Style Attacks on Freelancers
A freelancer and business owner is sounding the alarm about attacks on independent contracting…
Profile
Why This Freelancer Says Independent Contractors Are the Future of the American Workforce
Yali Nunez used independent contracting to launch her career, and since then, she’s balanced…
Profile
How One Mom Turned a Simple Kids Market Into a National Movement
It started with lemonade stands, and now kids across the United States are running…
Profile
Planting the Seeds of Entrepreneurship: How Kids Markets is Building the Next Generation of Business Owners
A fifth-grade entrepreneur is gaining real-world business and financial skills through Kids Markets, a…
Commentary
What It’s Like To Ride Along With Nick Shirley
California correspondent Amy Reichert rides along with Nick Shirley to uncover “ghost daycares” taking…
Profile
Why This Seasoned Freelance Writer Says We Need Better Benefits for Independent Contractors
Linda Stewart is an independent contractor who’s written screenplays, novels, and book reviews. But…
Reports
California’s Ghost Daycares: An Investigation into Missing Children During State Inspections
California inspection records show a troubling pattern of childcare centers where no children were…
Profile
From $49 to $15 Million: How Rhonda Shader Helped Rescue a City, and Why She Believes Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Help Rescue California
Rhonda Shader took Placentia from $49 to $15 million by cutting waste and embracing…