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James R. Hood

Fairfax, VA

Jim Hood is a grizzled veteran of the news business. After 14 years at the Associated Press, he founded Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.com. In his dotage he runs The Outraged Consumer on Substack and ConsumerNews.ai.

42 million Americans face loss of food aid as Congress continues its stand-off

42 million Americans face loss of food aid as Congress continues its stand-off

Anxiety grows as cut-off threatens Americans already impacted by the government shutdown, which has cut pay to federal employees

Protecting vulnerable communities: How nonprofits can combat disaster

Protecting vulnerable communities: How nonprofits can combat disaster

First the disaster, then the predatory real estate investors

The Double Crisis: How Visa Bottlenecks Threaten Both Nonprofit Mission Fulfillment and Vulnerable Immigrants

The Double Crisis: How Visa Bottlenecks Threaten Both Nonprofit Mission Fulfillment and Vulnerable Immigrants

It's not just a paperwork problem - lives are at risk

Americans start slipping behind on debt as delinquencies rise for car loans, credit cards and student loans

Years of relative stability end amid political and culture clashes

Government shutdown threatens SNAP food benefits for 42 million vulnerable families

Government shutdown threatens SNAP food benefits for 42 million vulnerable families

Benefits could be cut off as early as November in some states

Sanctuary Spaces: How Women-Led Nonprofits Can Protect Immigrant Students from ICE Enforcement

Sanctuary Spaces: How Women-Led Nonprofits Can Protect Immigrant Students from ICE Enforcement

"Wellness checks" often turn into something else

Building Community Through Nonprofit Media: Lessons from Immigrant Publications

Building Community Through Nonprofit Media: Lessons from Immigrant Publications

Making the transition from simple publication to community cornerstone