A pair of progressive Democrats unveiled a bill on Tuesday that would raise the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour, considered the bare minimum a single adult needs to meet the cost of living in much of the US.
The Living Wage For All Act is the first bill to be introduced by the newly sworn-in Rep. Analilia Mejía (D-NJ), who won a special election earlier this month after helping to lead the fight for a $15 minimum wage in her home state of New Jersey.
This would be super great, therefore it won’t happen. There is no hope.
That kind of “no hope” thinking is how nothing changes. If you believe something would make the country better, then it’s worth more than just a passing comment.
You’ve got your own voice. Use it. In a system like ours, that means being able to explain your position and defend it when it’s challenged.
Otherwise you’re not really standing for anything, you’re just agreeing in theory and giving up in practice.
You have your voice. They haven’t taken that away yet. Use it effectively.
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