What the Research Says About a $15 Minimum Wage
The House voted to raise the federal minimum wage, but the bill will face opposition in the Republican-controlled Senate.
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Black Women Are More Likely Than White Women to Report Sexual Harassment
New research suggests that men tend to aim their sexual harassment at women they perceive as less powerful.
The Unemployment Rate Fell Further in September
The economy added 134,000 jobs in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Asylum Seekers Do Not Harm a Host Country’s Economy
New economic research refutes a spurious argument made by anti-immigrant activists.
The Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates
The move was widely expected due to the strengthening economy and low unemployment.
The Markets Are Down! Wait, Now the Markets Are Up!
An expert explains what's going on, and why you should care.
How Millennials Became Convenient Scapegoats for a Changing Society
Malcolm Harris' new book argues that grim realities are behind the hand-wringing press about Gen Y.
What It Means to Be Working in America Today
For Labor Day, a selection of our most recent stories on the American worker.
American Cities Need New Social Welfare Systems to Support Their Citizens
In an age of employment uncertainty and a growing income gap, urban America needs to find new ways to infuse equity into the equation.
How High Unemployment Harms the Next Generation
New research finds high jobless rates raise adolescents' stress levels, making it less likely they enroll in college.