Nearly 80 percent of single-parent families in the United States are headed by single mothers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and academic research has shown that these single mothers are far more likely to experience poverty, psychological distress, low self-esteem and a lack of emotional support. Single motherhood, said Naomi Torres-Mackie, a clinical psychologist focusing on women’s mental health in New York City, often leads to role strain — the stress that comes when a person cannot fulfill the multitude of responsibilities required by their societal role. “Sharing resources is key ..read more

It’s easy to feel powerless if you’re renting. The odds are stacked in favour of landlords – when they raise rents, we have to pay up or move out. That’s where rent strikes come in: Tenants get together and withhold rent until the landlord meets their demands. Got a landlord who won’t fix the leaky roof or black mould above your bed? Stop paying rent and see if that changes their mind. And it works, too: During lockdown, students organised the largest rent strike in the UK for 40 years and won rent reductions and rebates worth millions. What you might not know is ..read more

Her success was no mystery. The beloved “Queen of Suspense” passed away Friday from natural causes in Naples, Florida. Higgins Clark began writing mysteries as a single mother of five in her 40s, bursting onto the scene with her first best-seller, Where Are the Children, in 1975. The New York City native went on to publish more than 50 books, most featuring strong female protagonists overcoming danger, and many were adapted as TV movies. She ultimately sold more than 100 million copies. How will she be remembered? For never cheating her readers: Each chapter ended with a cliffhanger, leaving t ..read more