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All of the Arguments Against Raising the Minimum Wage Have Fallen Apart
If the minimum wage had kept pace with inflation since its inception in 1968, it would now stand at $10.74 per hour.
Why Montana’s “Citizens United” Loss at the Supreme Court Was Avoidable
The humiliating summary reversal suffered by Montana in the US Supreme Court over its restrictions on campaign contributions could have been avoided, according to two attorneys who filed amicus …
What’s Really Behind Education Policy in Newark?
Is a move toward privatization behind the turning over of Newark, New Jersey, public school buildings to charter school companies, investigators are asking.
Possible New Cold War? High-Fives in the Halls of the Pentagon
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has given the Department of Defense a possible reprieve from American citizens' war-weary thoughts.
Historic Climate Action Shows Millennials Ready to Fight For Their Future
When nearly 400 millennials committed civil disobedience on Sunday in front of the White House to protest the Keystone XL pipeline, they sent a clear message to President Obama: …
The Pentagon’s Phony Budget War: How the US Military Avoided Budget Cuts, Lied About Doing So, Then Asked for Billions More
After two years of uproar over mostly phantom cuts, 2015 isn't likely to bring austerity to the Pentagon either.
What Is Happening in Venezuela?
There is no evidence that broad sectors of society, especially the urban poor who provide the most support to the government, have joined the protests initiated by middle and …
The War on Veterans: Congress and the White House Are Much Better at Starting Wars Than Cleaning Up After Them
Whenever Washington winds down its wars and our troops become needy veterans, interest in their welfare always flags. Clearly, Congress and the White House are much better at starting …
Keystone PipeLIES Exposed: The Facts on Petroleum Politicians, Crude Money and Media Spin
TransCanada aimed to build this pipeline five years ago, and they still haven't. That's saying something about the efforts of activists throughout the country.
Suspicion Surrounds Salvadoran Presidential Election Run-Off
There is a dense fog of suspicion surrounding the final round of El Salvador's presidential elections on March 9th. There have been social media reports of bankers and business …