DEMOS Report: A Higher Wage Is Possible

From http://www.demos.orgThere is enormous public support for increasing the minimum wage in recognition of deep recessions and income equality. DEMOS' new report shares how it can be done:November 19, 2013|Catherine Ruetschlin,Amy TraubAmerican workers are working harder for less, with productivity rising but living standards stagnant or declining.1At the same time, stock market wealth and incomes … Continue reading DEMOS Report: A Higher Wage Is Possible

Other Words: Food Stamp Cuts Will Stoke Hunger

A commentary from former Norwalk Mayor Bill Collins and Emily Schartz Greco on the GOP's move to feed the wealthy and starve the poor.....Food Stamp Cuts Will Stoke HungerFrom http://www.otherwords.org Food Stamp Cuts Will Stoke HungerDemand for SNAP benefits won't retreat until the economic recovery stops benefitting only the richest AmericansBy Emily Schwartz Greco and William A. CollinsWould … Continue reading Other Words: Food Stamp Cuts Will Stoke Hunger