Barbara Peterson

1 month ago | wagingnonviolence.org | Barbara Peterson

We are heading down a perilous road. Vulnerable communities face growing threats. The climate crisis is outpacing scientists’ worst predictions. Authoritarianism is no longer a distant possibility — it is rising, with democracy backsliding across the globe. With Trump’s return, public services like education, labor protections, humane immigration policies, health care and diversity programs are being dismantled. Meanwhile, trust in democracy is eroding — especially among young people.

1 month ago | afar.com | Barbara Peterson

Weeks from the start of the summer travel season, cascading delays and cancellations at one of the nation’s busiest airports—Newark Liberty International (EWR) in New Jersey, close to New York City—are not only rippling throughout the U.S. but also reigniting the debate about how to fix the country’s aging aviation infrastructure and chronic air traffic controller shortages.

1 month ago | advisorstream.com | Barbara Peterson |Ron Phillips

By Barbara Peterson May 2, 2025 Booking a vacation with a budget in mind means you’ll try anything to get the best price. Here, the trip-planning myths to disregard:  Myth: Tuesday is the best day to book the cheapest airfare. Once grounded in reality, this shibboleth dates back to when plane reservations relied on manual intervention.

1 month ago | wsj.com | Barbara Peterson

We sort out the truth about five ‘money-saving’ travel tips, from ‘always vacation during shoulder season’ to ‘you’ll definitely spend less if you book a trip yourself.’Booking a vacation with a budget in mind means you’ll try anything to get the best price. Here, the trip-planning myths to disregard: Myth: Tuesday is the best day to book the cheapest airfare. Once grounded in reality, this shibboleth dates back to when plane reservations relied on manual intervention.

1 month ago | tovima.com | Barbara Peterson

We sort out the truth about five ‘money-saving’ travel tips, from ‘always vacation during shoulder season’ to ‘you’ll definitely spend less if you book a trip yourself.’Booking a vacation with a budget in mind means you’ll try anything to get the best price. Here, the trip-planning myths to disregard:Myth: Tuesday is the best day to book the cheapest airfare. Once grounded in reality, this shibboleth dates back to when plane reservations relied on manual intervention.