Why are 24% of Americans still “Functionally Unemployed” in a growing economy?

Despite low official unemployment figures, a deeper crisis looms: 24.3% of working-age Americans are “functionally unemployed,” according to LISEP. This includes those in low-wage or involuntary part-time work. The data reveals stark gender and racial disparities, challenging the illusion of economic recovery and raising urgent questions about what truly counts as employment in today's America.