OPINION: Why the 2026 Midterm Elections Matter – A Mother’s Perspective

By Jamie Oleka Presidential elections capture our nation's attention, but some of the most consequential decisions for our future happen when the presidency isn't on...

Empowering Voters with Information: How Leslie Graves Founded Ballotpedia

By Catherine Martinez If you’ve ever stepped into the ballot box and been confused about the meaning of a statewide ballot measure, you are not...

National Savings Day Strategies

By SWSM Staff Each year, National Savings Day is set aside in October to encourage financial strategies for preparing for the future by saving money. Today, many...

What Billions of Dollars in Uncovered Fraud Mean for Your Bottom Line

By Jordan Jantz At a recent roundtable, a senior White House official posited that eliminating fraud could balance the federal budget. With billions of dollars reportedly taken...

Being an American Woman: The Freedom to Choose

By Jamie Oleka The 1990s and early 2000s marked a defining era for American women and families. It was a time of dial-up internet, AOL,...

The Most Timeless Episode of Friends Isn’t the One You Think

By Elizabeth Condra You don’t have to be a diehard fan of the show Friends to recognize its cultural impact. Thirty years after its debut, the sitcom...

N591UA: The Numbers I Could Still Make Out

AP Photo/FILE/Val McClatchey By Sarah Selip I was five years old when United Flight 93 flew over my elementary school. It was September 11, 2001, and I...

Unshaken: Staying True to Our Beliefs When Values Are Tested

By Shane Svorec “Is it just me?”  I often find myself asking that question. Whether I’m scrolling through social media, flipping through channels, or reading about...

The True Cost of Being a Bridesmaid

By Elizabeth Condra Being asked to be a bridesmaid is often one of the highlights of your adult life. It can also come with a...