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2020 Democratic candidates embrace a $15 minimum wage

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

From liberal firebrands to moderates, nearly the entire 2020 Democratic presidential field agrees that the federal minimum wage should be more than doubled, to $15 an hour.

In 2020 race, Hickenlooper proposes staggered federal wage hike to $15

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The former Colorado governor proposes phasing in a $15 minimum wage depending on an area's cost of living.

Illinois governor signs measure hiking minimum wage to $15 by 2025

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Fulfilling one of the new Democratic governor's top campaign promises, Illinois is on track to be the first state in the Midwest to push its base wage to $15.

Minimum wage rising in 20 states and numerous cities

By David A. Lieb, Associated Press

New minimum wage requirements will take effect in 20 states and nearly two dozen cities around the start of the new year, affecting millions of workers.

Amazon ups hourly wage to $15, will advocate for higher pay

By Joseph Pisani, Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

Amazon, which has faced political and economic pressure to raise pay for thousands of employees, is boosting its minimum wage for all U.S. workers to $15 per hour starting next month.

Why Anaheim’s low-wage workers struggle to keep a roof over their heads

By PBS News Hour, Cat Wise

Away from the tourist attractions of Anaheim, California, housing is a daily challenge for minimum-wage workers who play a vital role in the region's booming economy. Even for those who work full-time, garages, spare bedrooms, motel rooms, cars and tents…

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5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with political coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

Column: Fighting trickle-down economics in Seattle

By Nick Hanauer

Trickle-down economics claims that if wages go up, jobs must come down. A controversial new study from the University of Washington has inadvertently fallen prey to that antiquated narrative.

Column: New study says the minimum wage hike in Seattle is bad for low-wage workers

By Jonathan Meer

If your immediate reaction to this study was to dismiss it, it is time to admit that your views cannot be swayed by science.

5 important stories that have nothing to do with Trump’s tweets

By Erica R. Hendry, Kristen Doerer, Joshua Barajas, Iman Smith

After another week and another series of Trump tweets that stole the media’s attention, these important stories may have gotten lost in your news feed.