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afn.net > opinions > walker-wildmon > 02/12/2026 > walmart-just-took-two-major-steps-forward-for-political-neutrality

Walmart just took two major steps forward for political neutrality

Walmart just took two major steps forward for political neutrality2+ hour, 47+ min ago   (324+ words) Walmart understands political neutrality. Its 2024 rollback of DEI policies was a major step to restoring shareholder trust. Not taking sides in the abortion debate is another. Walker Wildmon is Vice President for American Family Association. Companies are ditching activism and…...

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afn.net > business > 02/06/2026 > americans-concerned-about-debt-but-don-t-feel-raising-taxes-would-be-best-path-forward

Americans concerned about debt but don’t feel raising taxes would be best path forward

Americans concerned about debt but don’t feel raising taxes would be best path forward6+ day, 12+ hour ago   (231+ words) A new survey finds voters overwhelmingly believe the country is in an affordability crisis and that cutting government spending is the most effective way to rein in the national debt and bring down costs. The survey was conducted by Public…...

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afn.net > business > 11/20/2025 > thanksgiving-dinner-costs-continue-slight-decline-after-record-high-three-years-ago

Thanksgiving dinner costs continue slight decline after record high three years ago

Thanksgiving dinner costs continue slight decline after record high three years ago2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (143+ words) The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down this year. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost for Thanksgiving dinner this year is $55.18.That's down 5% from last year ($58.08), but still higher than four years ago. The decrease actually…...

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afn.net > politics-govt > 11/17/2025 > trump-gets-credit-and-blame-for-backtracking-on-costly-tariffs

Trump gets credit, and blame, for backtracking on costly tariffs

Trump gets credit, and blame, for backtracking on costly tariffs2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (968+ words) With the price going up and up, there is some good news for coffee drinkers: The White House last week announced "framework" agreements on trade to bring prices down. Those promising trade deals are part of President Donald Trump's "reciprocal…...

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afn.net > culture > 07/22/2025 > trade-workers-are-more-necessary-than-ever-with-ai-on-the-rise

Trade workers are more necessary than ever with AI on the rise

Trade workers are more necessary than ever with AI on the rise6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (351+ words) As the impact of artificial intelligence on America becomes increasingly extensive, the market for trade jobs is wide open. Speaking to Fox and Friends, TV personality and mikeroweWorks Foundation CEO'Mike Rowe discussed the opportunity for blue-collar work in America. This…...

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afn.net > business > 06/19/2025 > trump-touts-mind-boggling-business-boom

Trump touts 'mind-boggling' business boom

Trump touts 'mind-boggling' business boom7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (404+ words) America's rapidly changing job market is hurting some college graduates but benefitting blue-collar workers. According to the Trump administration, blue-collar wages are rising faster than they have in more than 50 years, with the past five months' gain in wages representing…...