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Sat, Sep 21st, 2019

How a People-Centered Economic Policy Can Prevent the Next Recession

As talk of a looming recession increases in volume, looking back to the Great Recession in 2008 to assess the effectiveness of how we as a nation responded to it seems like a good idea.

It’s always healthy to learn from one’s mistakes and process the past, right? read more

Tim Libretti

Tim Libretti is a professor of U.S. literature and culture at a state university in Chicago. A long-time progressive voice, he has published many academic and journalistic articles on culture, class, race, gender, and politics, for which he has received awards from the Working Class Studies Association, the International Labor Communications Association, the National Federation of Press Women, and the Illinois Woman’s Press Association.

Mon, Aug 20th, 2018

North Carolina Passes $15 State Employee Minimum Wage

North Carolina Republican legislators surprised critics when they passed a $15-per-hour “living wage” for 10,000 state workers.

The increase will affect about 10,000 state government and university system employees, such as secretaries, hospital workers, security guards and housekeepers. read more

Leo Vidal

I am a lifelong Democrat with a passion for social justice and progressive issues. I have degrees in writing, economics and law from the University of Iowa.

Tue, Aug 14th, 2018Tue, Aug 14th, 2018

Sen. Claire McCaskill Tied In Missouri As Medical Marijuana And Minimum Wage Look Good For Democrats

Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) is hanging tough in the face of an onslaught of Republican dark money in Missouri, but a positive sign for Democrats is the wide support voters have for medical marijuana and raising the minimum wage.

Jason Easley

Mr. Easley is the founder/managing editor and Senior White House and Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason spent four years as a political columnist and the politics editor at 411mania.com, where he covered such issues as the Iraq War, warrantless wiretapping, and the daily workings of the American legislative process. Jason has also written for the Blogger News Network and saw his 2008 presidential election coverage quoted in over 300 newspapers worldwide. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Sun, Sep 17th, 2017

The Minimum Wage Must Have Sufficient And Sustainable Purchasing Power

As the debate over the minimum wage continues, we must consider the purchasing power necessary to afford the basics of life.

Robert Franek

Wed, Apr 26th, 2017

Bernie Sanders Just Introduced What Republicans Fear Most: A Bill To Raise The Minimum Wage

Sen. Bernie Sanders along with House and Senate Democrats introduced a bill today that will give Democrats a powerful rallying cry in 2018. Sanders and the Democrats want to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour.

Jason Easley

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Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Sat, Apr 1st, 2017

Opinion: Iowa GOP Reverses Existing Minimum Wage Hikes and Ban Future Increases

“It's the first time a state nullified local wage ordinances already in effect and forced [local] jurisdictions to [immediately] reduce minimum wages that were previously raised.”

Rmuse

Audio engineer and instructor for SAE. Writes op/ed commentary supporting Secular Humanist causes, and exposing suppression of women, the poor, and minorities. An advocate for freedom of religion and particularly, freedom of NO religion.

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

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Wed, Jan 25th, 2017

Kellyanne Conway Accidentally Calls On Businesses To Raise Their Wages

Even though Conway didn't mean to call for higher wages, her accidental slip-up was likely the smartest thing she's ever said.

Sean Colarossi

Sean Colarossi currently resides in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an organizing fellow for both of President Obama’s presidential campaigns. He also worked with Planned Parenthood as an Affordable Care Act Outreach Organizer in 2014, helping northeast Ohio residents obtain health insurance coverage.

Mon, Jan 16th, 2017

Trump’s Anti-Worker Labor Pick Considering Backing Out Of Cabinet Post

His uncertainty about taking the job is evidence that progressive opposition has been loud and effective.

Sean Colarossi

Fri, Dec 9th, 2016

No American Is Safe from Trump’s Wrecking Crew Cabinet

Trump’s choices are unqualified, but they were chosen for their desire to eradicate federal agencies, not their level of competence or expertise.

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sun, Dec 4th, 2016

Justice Denied for Merrick Garland and the American People

Justice has not only been denied to a worthy Supreme Court nominee and the work of the high court. It continues to be denied to the American people.

Robert Franek

Sat, Nov 19th, 2016Sun, Nov 20th, 2016

What is the Minimum Wage of Whiteness?

Is there a minimum wage of whiteness? When will those whites, of all classes...cease to feel a benefit of racism and see a benefit in solidarity?

Tim Libretti

Thu, May 12th, 2016

Donald Trump is Pretending His Insane Policy Proposals Never Happened

"It hasn’t been called for yet. Nobody’s done it," Trump said about an idea he called for last December.

Sean Colarossi

Tue, May 10th, 2016

Hillary Clinton Crushes Trump For Calling For An End To The Minimum Wage

Hillary Clinton put a whooping on Donald Trump after Trump suggested that there should be no minimum wage.

Jason Easley

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Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Mon, Apr 4th, 2016

Bernie Sanders Is The Only Presidential Candidate Who Supports $15/Hour Minimum Wage

Bernie Sanders responded to the moves by California and New York to raise their minimum wages to $15/hour by promising to fight for a federal $15/hour minimum wage if he wins the White House. Sanders is the only presidential candidate who supports this position.

Jason Easley

Awards and Professional Memberships

Member of the Society of Professional Journalists and The American Political Science Association

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Thu, Dec 17th, 2015

Half Of America is Now Impoverished Because the Koch-Republicans Destroyed the Middle Class

The percentage of middle-class households dropped in every state in the Union between 2000 and 2013, along with median income

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sat, Oct 17th, 2015Sat, Oct 17th, 2015

Papa John’s Franchisees Pay Out Half A Million In Wage Theft Settlement

Four Papa John's Franchisees in New York City have agreed to a 500,000 dollar settlement to pay back 250 employees whose wages were stolen.

Keith Brekhus

Keith Brekhus is a progressive American who currently resides in Red Lodge, Montana. He is co-host for the Liberal Fix radio show. He holds a Master’s Degree in Sociology from the University of Missouri. In 2002, he ran for Congress as a Green Party candidate in the state of Missouri. In 2014, he worked as a field organizer for Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick’s successful re-election bid in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District. He can be followed on Twitter @keithbrekhus or on Facebook.

Sat, Sep 26th, 2015Sat, Sep 26th, 2015

President Obama Acts To Stop the Unconstitutional Criminalizing of Homelessness

The Obama White House this week took steps to force communities to halt the "cruel, inhumane, and degrading" treatment of the homeless

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Sat, Sep 5th, 2015Sat, Sep 5th, 2015

Republican Welfare Reform Pushed A Third Of America’s Children Into Extreme Poverty

The economy is growing for the extremely wealthy, but there were 3 million more children living in extreme poverty in 2013 than in 2008

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/

Wed, Aug 19th, 2015

It’s the Stupid Economy: Why Income Inequality Ought To Be This Election’s Hot Topic

The health of an economy should correlate directly to the health of the people living within it, not to their economic impoverishment.

Bernie Sanders’ socialist presence in the presidential primary mix as well as populist sentiment brewing on both sides of the political aisle promise, hopefully, to keep the much-needed conversation on income inequality front and center in our national debates. read more

Tim Libretti

Sat, Aug 15th, 2015

Donald Trump Advises Automakers To Kill Jobs To Increase Corporate Profits

Trump's plan to help U.S. automakers sounds an awful lot like Mitt Romney's underhanded tactics at Bain Capital

Rmuse

Born in the South, raised in the Mid-West and California for a well-rounded view of America; it doesn’t look good.

Former minister, lifelong musician, Mahayana Zen-Buddhist.

http://rmuse.p2blogs.com/