Business & Economy

Protestors and Those Who Plan to Suppress Them in Sri Lanka

The government of Sri Lanka published its proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) on 17 March 2023. If…

Retaining Workers in a “Buyer’s Market”

Despite record-low unemployment as the economy emerges from the pandemic, companies continue to struggle to retain their workforce. Employee…

Did IMF discourage policies that would harm prosperity of Sri Lanka?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all its…

Borrowing from Peter to Pay Paul: Sri Lanka’s Latest Strategy is Celebrated on the Streets

‘Sri Lanka must pay their outstanding and new loans to various lenders for decades to…

If you were a bank, would you lend to these people?

My credit score is pretty good.  I have neglected an occasional medical bill thinking that…

Post-Tsunami to Now: Why Can’t Sri Lanka Catch a Break?

Sri Lanka was struck by a tsunami resulting from the Indian Ocean earthquake on boxing…

Building Corporate Culture is Not an Excuse to Push Back Remote Work

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has made many employers see the advantage of remote work and…

It’s time to stop expecting undocumented immigrants to solve our Social Security deficit

Last year, while volunteering as a tax preparer, I helped Alejandro (not his real name)…

Undocumented immigrants pay taxes – Let’s be fair and give them the tax benefits they deserve

Every tax season I find myself in some sort of déjà vu explaining to my…

To ‘Build Back Better,’ We Must End Homelessness

Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare both the importance and scarcity of…

The Gentrification of Thrifting

It’s the first day of middle school. I’ve tied my locs into a half up…

The Best Thank You to COVID Heroes is a Living Wage

Who would you say are the heroes of the COVID-19 crisis? Answers quickly lean to…

Underserved and Overlooked: Crippling Community Development Within Dallas

West Dallas is my home away from home. As Community Engagement Manager at Wesley-Rankin Community…

The Secret of The Visible Power of Being Different

Career professionals may find it challenging to remain competitive in a particular field. It is…

Get Chummy with Strangers

I am an African-American woman in my mid 50’s, who, in all aspects of my…