Bad Economy Gives Horrible Sluts Conveni...

Via dogra @ Flickr.As women – and men – get poorer during the recession, abortion providers and women’s health agencies are fielding more calls and seeing a steep rise in the demand for abortion and long-term contraceptives. According to the LA Times, Planned Parenthood in LA County...

80’s Revival Time...

Have the whole batch. Via scubadive67 @ Flickr. In its quest to chronicle the challenges faced by wealthy white people during the economic recession, the New York Times goes retro in this article about newly unemployed dads who find themselves playing “mom’s” role. In other words,...

The Economic Downturn Hits Home...

My mom’s voice on the line indicated something was wrong. My dad lost his job today. His company laid off 40 people, effective immediately. So now he’s at home, relaxing with their dog. All I could do was let out a loud gasp; mom said that was her reaction, too. After a while, though,...

Domestic Abuse Rises as Economy Falters...

The economic downturn has not only exacerbated job insecurity and financial stress; the deepening recession has lead to a spike in domestic violence. Organizations that serve victims of domestic violence have had an increased demand for services in the past year. Because jobs and affordable housing are...