Democracy Dies in DarknessAverage electricity costs have risen 11 percent since January, more than three times the rate of inflation. “For the first time, we’re behind on all of our utilities," one Ohioan said.November 24, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. ESTToday at 6:00 a.m. ESTHigh-voltage power lines in Moss Landing, California. (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg)Misty Pellew’s family lived in the dark for several days this month.Pellew’s power was shut off Nov. 13 because of $602 in unpaid bills, the latest in ...