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Why It’s the Perfect Time to Raise the Federal Minimum Wage

By Chris Lu

Liberals Counter Losses With Ballot Measure Victories

By Center for Public Integrity / Liz Essley Whyte

Democratic National Committee Hire Shows General Election Underway

By Sam Frizell

Former McDonald's CEO: It's Cheaper to Buy Robots Than Pay $15 Minimum Wage

By Kate Taylor / Business Insider

California Set to Unveil Deal to Hike Minimum Wage to $15

California Gov. Jerry Brown was expected to make an official announcement as early as Monday

By Tessa Berenson March 28, 2016

Workers in 14 States Will Get New Year Higher Minimum Wages

The changes are a victory for living wage movement activists

By Anne Fisher / Fortune December 29, 2015

Here's Where the Democratic Candidates Want to Set the Minimum Wage

The Democratic presidential candidates made their case for a new federal minimum wage at a debate in Iowa Saturday night, but they differed on the exact amount. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and former Maryland Gov....

By Tessa Berenson November 14, 2015

New York Governor Will Raise Minimum Wage to $15 for State Workers

10,000 state employees will see their hourly wage raised to $15 by 2018

By NBC News November 10, 2015

Trump Says He Would Consider Closing Radical Mosques

His comments come in response to similar British proposals

By Tanya Basu October 21, 2015

New York Restaurant Giant Says No Tips, Please

Danny Meyer hopes to make the restaurant industry more equitable for all employees

By Denver Nicks October 14, 2015

Why You Still Can't Move to Mars

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute October 9, 2015

Jamie Oliver Under Fire For His Restaurant's Controversial Tipping Policy

It’s part of a larger trend in the restaurant industry

By Michal Addady / Fortune October 1, 2015

New York Is First State to Pursue $15 Minimum Wage

Governor Andrew Cuomo is pursuing a legislative route, but it’s unlikely to be a smooth ride

By Claire Zillman / Fortune September 10, 2015

Here's Where a $15 Minimum Wage Would Buy the Most Stuff

Sorry, New York and Hawaii

By Claire Zillman / Fortune August 3, 2015

Here’s What a $15 Per Hour Wage Means For Fast Food Prices

A new study shows how it could affect consumer costs

By Claire Zillman / Fortune July 30, 2015

How Using Data Could Stop Deadly Police Encounters

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute July 24, 2015

Dunkin' Donuts CEO Slams $15 Minimum Wage

He says the increase could hurt small businesses.

By Benjamin Snyder/Fortune July 24, 2015

Here's Every City in America Getting a $15 Minimum Wage

As New York is set to raise fast food workers' pay

By Victor Luckerson July 23, 2015

New York Moves to Raise Fast-Food-Worker Pay

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made raising the minimum wage a personal mission

By Tanya Basu July 22, 2015

This Big Retailer Just Raised its Minimum Wage for U.S. Workers — Again

Company is already reaping the benefits of the last pay hike

By Daniel Roberts / Fortune June 24, 2015