Pedestrian Observations breaks down why some trains go slow (unfortunately they haven’t broken down a recent 11.5 hour, 320 mile trip—an average of 29 mph—from Emeryville to Santa Barbara in California), but it does offer a 7-point guide to how to speed up East Coast corridor train trips.
How Parental Leave Policy Contributes to the Growing Gap Between Rich and Poor
Until we recognize that maternity and paternity leave are linked to class privilege, we won't be able to change anything.