Lisa Bennatan

Digital Originals October 13, 2022

Inflation is busting bank accounts across America. Cash-strapped voters vent frustrations

People in Washington, Tennessee, New Jersey and Oklahoma sound off on the ongoing effects of inflation as experts predict September numbers will hit 40-year-highs.

Digital Originals October 11, 2022

Inflation amid surging home heating oil costs may force Americans to make sacrifices in winter: nonprofit CEO

Maine residents are worried about the upcoming winter as inflated prices made it harder to save for the rising home heating oil prices, nonprofit chief says.

Digital Originals October 6, 2022

Pennsylvania voters reveal what issues are most important before heading to the ballot box

Americans in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, shared their thoughts on what issues are most important to them with the 2022 midterm elections around the corner.

Digital Originals October 4, 2022

Memphis activist describes efforts to build relationship between police, community to decrease crime

A Memphis community leader shares how he's working to mend relationships between law enforcement and the community who have viewed police as the opposition.

Digital Originals September 30, 2022

Memphis community leader urges fathers to be present in their children's lives in effort to reduce crime

A Memphis community leader overcame his own struggles and is helping strengthen relationships between fathers and their children in an effort to reduce crime.

Digital Originals September 25, 2022

Memphis' district attorney will push bail reform despite critics blaming it for crime increases

Memphis' new progressive district attorney explained why he's forward with pushing bail reform, despite that critics have correlated it with an increase in crime.

Digital Originals September 23, 2022

Memphis DA says some fellow progressive prosecutors ‘tarnished the brand,’ learned lessons from their mistakes

Memphis' new top prosecutor, Steve Mulroy, shared lessons he's taken from his fellow progressive district attorneys who he said may have "tarnished the brand."

Digital Originals September 21, 2022

Memphis community leader says ‘all crimes should be a top priority' after new DA vows to focus on violence

Memphis' new district attorney said he plans to prioritize violent crimes, but several in the community said non-violent crimes should also be prosecuted.

Digital Originals September 20, 2022

Inner-city Memphis residents sound off on safety after livestreamed shooting, Eliza Fletcher killing

People in Memphis, Tennessee, sounded off on the amount of crime happening within the city and shared whether they thought it was a safe place to live.

Digital Originals September 15, 2022

Is Biden a uniter or divider? Americans in Pennsylvania and Oregon weigh in

Americans in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Portland, Oregon, shared their thoughts as to whether President Joe Biden has united or divided this country.