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Amazon’s $15 an Hour Minimum Wage and the Federal Reserve Board
The tight labor market forced Amazon to raise wages to attract the workers it needed to staff its warehouses.
Kavanaugh’s Snarl Takes on New Meaning Now That He’s a Supreme Court Justice
Critics say Kavanaugh's behavior at his confirmation hearing could be indicative of his temperament on the court.
It’s Your Postal Service. Don’t Let Trump and Congress Sell It Off.
Take it from a postal worker: If the US sells its public mail service, consumers will lose big time.
GOP’s Brian Kemp Purged 1 in 10 Georgia Voters: I’ve Got the Names
Stacey Abrams’ GOP opponent used his power as Secretary of State to purge 1 in 10 Georgia voters. Here's his hit list.
Connection to Mother Earth Compels Indigenous Women to Protect It
Native women are striving for a bright horizon.
The Fight to Reverse the Food Stamp Ban for People With Felony Drug Convictions
Families in poverty are fighting to remove the barriers to accessing the safety nets they need.
Presidential Election Is a Fight for Democracy in Brazil
The threat of a military dictatorship is surfacing.
Humans, Fish and Other Animals Are Consuming Microfibers in Our Food and Water
As tiny fibers shed from synthetic textiles invade our bodies, researchers scramble to identify potential threats.
Trump’s Pick to Lead Energy Program Is Invested in Gas and Pipeline Firms
Lane Genatowski has virtually no technical background in energy technology development.
These Women Are Demanding Their Rights From Inside Rome’s Occupied Buildings
Precarious labour and housing conditions have pushed many to squat Rome’s empty buildings.