Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Editorials & Other Articles

(3,444 posts)

13. And that was in 2024.

Sun May 31, 2026, 06:00 PM

Yesterday

Pretty certain the percentage of households that can’t make ens meet has risen since than, thanks to the trumflation we’ve been experiencing.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

This is how close American households are to the financial edge [View all] Zorro Yesterday OP

They had buy one small watermelon, get the other one free. I got them. Irish_Dem Yesterday #3

I think more people are shopping with lists. Irish_Dem Yesterday #5

Good on you. Irish_Dem Yesterday #10

My husband has a hereditary problem with too much iron in his blood Ritabert Yesterday #11

For example most cereals have 50-70% of the RDA in one bowl. Ritabert Yesterday #12

When I learned homegirl Yesterday #14

Our local farm stand usually opens in June so I will be down there soon. Ritabert 23 hrs ago #16

direct result of "trickle-down economics" Skittles Yesterday #6

Here's one of the latest caught in that trap... slightlv 23 hrs ago #15

I am very sorry to hear that and sadly, you are not alone. Marie Marie 19 hrs ago #17

And that was in 2024. WestMichRad Yesterday #13