Economy

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase Fox News Invites Financial Analyst to Trash Minimum Wage Increase

Fox News deceptively attacks the minimum wage.

Dec 5, 2013 / Lee Fang

Americans Want a Great Big Increase in the Minimum Wage

Americans Want a Great Big Increase in the Minimum Wage Americans Want a Great Big Increase in the Minimum Wage

Republicans and Democrats actually agree: “We can’t build a strong economy on jobs that pay so little that families can’t live on them.”

Dec 5, 2013 / John Nichols

House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension

House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension House Dems Pledge Crucial Support for Unemployment Insurance Extension

The movement comes off the heels of Obama's critical speech yesterday on the economy.

Dec 5, 2013 / George Zornick

Gabriel Thompson: Online Shopping Thrives on the Backs of Warehouse Temp Workers

Gabriel Thompson: Online Shopping Thrives on the Backs of Warehouse Temp Workers Gabriel Thompson: Online Shopping Thrives on the Backs of Warehouse Temp Workers

Distribution companies stress safety and speed to their workers. But are those two goals even compatible?

Dec 5, 2013 / Press Room

Support the Fast-Food Strikes

Support the Fast-Food Strikes Support the Fast-Food Strikes

During today’s historic strike, fast-food workers will walk off the job in over 100 cities. 

Dec 5, 2013 / NationAction

This Commercial Should Make Every Parent Vow to Never Shop at Toys“R”Us

This Commercial Should Make Every Parent Vow to Never Shop at Toys“R”Us This Commercial Should Make Every Parent Vow to Never Shop at Toys“R”Us

The spot explains that nature sucks but a stroll through the plastic corridors of Toys“R”Us is just what young minds need to stimulate their inner creativity and happin...

Dec 4, 2013 / Peter Rothberg

Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too

Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too Higher Wages Are Good for Companies Too

Writer Zeynep Ton argues workers who are paid fairly and treated respectfully are more productive and innovative.

Dec 4, 2013 / Jessica Weisberg

Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline Gloomy Numbers for Holiday Shopping’s Big Weekend—‘New York Times’ Headline

Yes, Christmas shopping’s start was weak. And so, as to the malls you start out, Remember that your country calls: Your duty is to shop your heart out.

Dec 4, 2013 / Column / Calvin Trillin

Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday

Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday Fast Food Strikes Hit 100 Cities Thursday

Workers are demanding $15 an hour and the right to form a union without retaliation.

Dec 4, 2013 / Allison Kilkenny

Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy

Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy Detroit Bankruptcy Bankrupts Democracy

By handing power to GOP governor’s “emergency manager,” judge threatens retirees, risks a “fire sale” of assets and thwarts the will of the people.

Dec 3, 2013 / John Nichols

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