| Apr 24, 2024 | RoundupThe federal minimum wage for most workers is $7.25. Last raised in 2009 — 15 years ago, if you can believe it — that unlivable amount has become shorthand for how little Congress has done to help workers keep up with the rising cost of living over the...
| | Economy / Business|Environment / Health|HP SubfeaturedIn cities and in rural areas, in red states and blue states, most residents want cleaner and more connected communities. Public transit — including trains, buses, and dial-a-ride services — and accessible walking and bike routes give us healthy, clean, and affordable...
| | Economy / Business|Food / Farming|HP FeaturedGrowing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I was...
| | Economy / Business|Rights / DemocracyBefore there was a United States of America — before our Constitution was adopted, and even before our 1776 Declaration of Independence — one of America’s best democratic institutions was already delivering for the people: the Postal Service. For 250 years, this...
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