By tracing the intellectual, organisational and ideological roots of DMK’s politics, Vignesh Rajahmani in his book, 'The ...

If you find yourself in Girard, Ohio, or even just passing through the area, a detour to Jib Jab Hot Dog Shoppe is well worth your time. It represents the best of what local, independent restaurants ...

McDonald’s wants to supersize its competitors’ wages. In many states, restaurants are allowed to pay tipped employees a rate ...

McDonald’s wants to supersize its competitors’ wages. In many states, restaurants are allowed to pay tipped employees a rate below the minimum wage. For instance, in Utah, a waitress can receive as ...

Proposals for increasing the minimum wage continue to come at a fast and furious pace. California recently legislated minimum wage increases to $20 in fast-food restaurants and $25 in health care.

A new Rasmussen Reports survey reveals that 40% of Americans now believe the minimum wage should be at least $15 an hour, up from 36% a year ago. That’s a strong sentiment. After all, who doesn’t want ...

Minnesota's minimum-wage workers will be getting a raise in just a few months. The statewide minimum wage will be adjusted for inflation to $11.41 an hour on Jan. 1, 2026, according to the Minnesota ...

In the U.S., people cannot legally work for less than the federal minimum wage. However, at a low rate of $7.25 per hour, many believe it’s impossible to make enough to survive and have called on ...

Journal Editorial Report: Blue states look for new ways to wring out more taxes from their wealthiest residents. Artificial intelligence is reducing jobs for young people, or so we keep hearing. But ...

Connecticut's minimum wage is set to increase to $16.94 per hour starting Jan. 1, 2026. The hike, up from the current $16.35, is part of a state law that ties minimum wage adjustments to economic ...

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