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Job Market: A Mixed Bag of Hope and Concern

January 9, 2026

The US job market is a bit of a puzzle right now. On one hand, some people think December's job report might show a decent number of new jobs, maybe around 105, 000. But others aren't so sure, with estimates as low as 55, 000. Either way, it's clear that job growth in 2025 has been pretty slow, the

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How Do Hiring Rules Affect Ex-Cons?

April 17, 2025

In the United States, many places have rules called Ban-the-Box. These rules aim to help people with criminal pasts find jobs. The main idea is that employers can't ask about criminal history until they make a job offer. There's also a rule that says employers can't take back a job offer because of