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Sens. Warren and Sanders, Rev. Barber inspire at New Populism Conference

May 27, 2014 By Cindy Farquhar

The "new populism" spoken of at the conference was described, defined and delivered with hope and realism.

Missouri Republicans fail to achieve much of their agenda

May 21, 2014 By Tony Pecinovsky

"Their whole legislative agenda revolves around this one central idea: Weaken unions and increase profits for big corporations."

Ohio students, faculty, parents: Reinvest in higher education

May 16, 2014 By Matt Ides

"Ohioans deserve responsible budgeting that will provide more support for higher education and reduce the out-of-pocket expenses for our students."

Senate GOP defeats minimum wage hike

May 1, 2014 By PAI

The Senate tried to raise the nation's minimum wage to $10.10 per hour by 2016. But its Democratic sponsors needed 60 votes to start debate, and got six fewer than that.

Minimum wage hike drive moves into high gear

April 11, 2014 By PAI

The labor-backed campaign to raise the minimum wage resumed as the "Raise The Wage" bus headed for more states, while Maryland became the second state to enact a multi-year hike of the wage to $10.10 an...