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U.S. Poverty and the Minimum Wage: Can They Be Corrected?

It will take the work of all Americans – elected leaders and citizens alike – to act to solve “the defining challenge of our time.” If we fail, we will be failing in our duty of care to the common good.

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Getting to Zero: Advocating for an AIDS-free Generation

This year, December 1st marks the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day is an international day of observance that brings people from around the world together to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, commemorate those that have lost their lives to the pandemic, and celebrate accomplishments—such as increased access to care and prevention services…. Read more »

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The Countdown to the United States Federal Government Shutdown

AP photo Throughout most of United States’ history, fierce battles were waged over the direction of fiscal policy and management of the national budget. Many of these contests arose during periods when government was divided politically: most notably, the combinations of Reagan-O’Neill in the 1980s and Clinton-Gingrich in the 1990s. At times, this clash of… Read more »