A New Minimum Wage: A Look at the 2021 Raise the Wage Act

By: Nathan Baker The first few months of 2021 have been nothing if not chaotic. Trying to find objective, factual information about the world’s constant changes can be difficult, and the abundance of left- and right-leaning biased media outlets don’t make things any easier. Amidst the confusion, the raise of the federal minimum wage sticks out as one of the most hotly debated and commonly … Continue reading A New Minimum Wage: A Look at the 2021 Raise the Wage Act

The Rage of Minimum Wage

By: Allison Fullmer Think of someone who would deny the opportunity to increase his or her hourly wage. It may be difficult to find such a person, as the discussion of increasing minimum wage is a common topic among Americans. Having more money often allows Americans more financial freedom, less financial stress, and higher levels of happiness. Minimum wage is currently at an unlivable rate … Continue reading The Rage of Minimum Wage

Money in Whose Pockets? A Brief Insight on Current Minimum Wage Discussions

By Ayric Westfall Minimum wage policies in the United States have existed on a national level since 1938. Since its introduction at the federal level, minimum wage has sparked discussion almost every year. Different opinions and viewpoints on the issue (from abolition of the wage to increasing it) have impacted businesses which has led to changes in policy on a corporate and political level. As shown … Continue reading Money in Whose Pockets? A Brief Insight on Current Minimum Wage Discussions