Illinois is the first, and currently the only state, to pass a law banning financial institutions from charging swipe fees on taxes and tips. While banks and lobbyists are running ads claiming Illinois’ new swipe fee law (IFPA) hurts workers, the reality is the opposite. The law protects tips from being “skimmed” by banks, potentially…
My recent foray into political commentary usually results in crickets rather than clicks, and I’m okay with that. I don’t write for the stats; I do it because I must. As an American, a veteran, and a concerned citizen, I feel a duty to stand up for others—not just for what affects me personally, but…
We’re all dining at the same collective table these days, whether we realize it or not. The dish being served is Project 2025—a sprawling political blueprint backed by powerful conservative think tanks and positioned as a roadmap for the next Republican administration. It’s being presented with ceremony and confidence, plated with promises: a stronger border,…