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$15 Minimum Wage
January 24, 2022
Alex Park
The Fight for $15 Is Moving Beyond the Minimum Wage With a Bold New Idea
The union-led movement has a plan to give fast-food workers a say on the job. California could make it a reality.
February 9, 2021
Timothy Noah
Don’t Believe the Bad Press About the Economic Impact of a $15 Minimum Wage
The media is giving the CBO’s analysis short shrift, but the news is great for the economy and the working class.
October 6, 2017
MagazineJustin Miller
Battle of the Plutocrats
Why are Democrats backing a billionaire venture capitalist in one of 2018's most critical races?
September 3, 2015
Suzy Khimm
Forget the $15 Minimum Wage. Here's Why 2016 Really Matters for Workers.

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