In trying times, nothing feels better than an uplifting story that renews our faith. In Raleigh, North Carolina tragedy became a triumph this week when…
America at its best is the land of opportunity. It’s a place where (on paper at least) anyone from all walks of life can find…
If you grew up in the 90s, you no doubt remember watching the music video for Soul Asylum’s 1993 hit “Runaway Train” wherein photos of…
Are you ready to feel the effects of aging at a natural rate? Well, get a load of this. This is currently the second financial…
In life, you need to claim victories when you can, no matter how minor. That’s why I will be spending the entire day celebrating the…
You may think of us as just piddling music journalists, but we here at the Hard Times are hard-hitting investigative reporters as well. When we…
A recent study revealed that only five percent of U.S. adults suffer from a mood disorder, but James Young, a local martyr, claims every single…
Have you ever witnessed a stranger struggling and ignored them because it wasn’t your business? Whether it’s because of selfishness or just being self-conscious, it’s…
Throughout the ‘90s and early 2000s, audiences simply could not believe their ears when ax-man Tom Morello plugged in his six-string. The sounds, otherworldly. Alien…
America is in the middle of some pretty big changes right now, which you might have missed if you don’t follow the news or didn’t…
Being part of a subculture isn’t just about having the right look, going to the right events, or rubbing elbows with the right people. It’s…
There is a lot going on in the world right now, but there is one issue that I think people need to be focusing on…
In this day and age, it’s common to find a much more relaxed attitude towards casual marijuana use amongst many different demographics. And despite grounding…
I recently purchased a bottle of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo with the expectation that my prolonged bouts of showertime sadness would subside thanks to…
We all know representation matters. Whether it’s in the workplace or in our favorite movies and television shows, it’s important to give marginalized communities a…