Although the FAMILY Act, introduced today, enjoys bipartisan support, its introduction is just the beginning of a long battle.
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What SNAP Cuts Look Like in the Real World
Those who abuse the system do not represent the overwhelming majority of honest people whose livelihoods depend on this program.
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Yes, McDonald’s Can Do Better
Profitable fast food companies could pay a living wage.
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Inside the Lives of Fast Food Workers
Denying them decent pay is morally intolerable
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The Latest Lie in the Push For Voter ID Restrictions
The debate around voter ID law in Wisconsin is representative of whether elected officials can understand the true costs and burdens of being poor, black, and brown in America.
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Colbert Calls Out Wal-Mart Wages, Here’s a Fix
The amount of money spent on stock buybacks could lift wages by $6 an hour.
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The Single Best Argument Against Inequality
Inequality undermines growth and hurts everyone.
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Have Hope: Conservatives Rationalize Leftist Stuff They Like
The Alaska Permanent Fund (APF), it is the most socialist government program in the country, but it earns conservative acclaim.