#economic-struggles

#economic-struggles

Despite police assurances that the situation was peaceful, many feared violence. Many residents supported the protests but did not attend due to fear of reprisals.

During Ramadan, generosity increases among Pakistanis, prompting many, including 61-year-old Sayani Soomar, to migrate to Karachi for charity as they hope to collect alms.

Her definition of "middle class" is simply having enough money to survive for two weeks without a paycheque. Right now, her family doesn't meet that threshold.

The insistence from some Democratic leaders that Americans should feel joy amidst economic struggles left many feeling unheard and unsupported. This sentiment created a growing disconnect as individuals grappled with financial difficulties while being told their feelings were invalid. Reports emerged of widespread frustration among voters who felt that acknowledging their struggles was met with dismissal, further alienating those in need of real support and empathy.

"We still have to help them. They're trying and they are striving. That's the people who are struggling. They took a chance on [Harris]."

"I proudly call myself a hooker with a 401K," said consultant and sex worker Victoria Von Blaque, who urged the cops and the city to "stop trying to play Captain Save a Hoe. I went out and got a job, I had the education... but a lot of us are forced back to the streets."