The passage of the stimulus package last week ushered in an expansion of the social safety net that Democrats have celebrated. But one key policy was not included: a doubling of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Today, we look at the history of that demand, and the shifting political and economic arguments for and against it.
Yesterday
A.I. Is Outsmarting Its Creators
From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some researchers now say it has happened. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, explains what th ... Show More
40m 36s
Sep 2
The Fight for the West Bank
Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settlers have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their olive groves and stolen their animals in an effort to drive them off their land. Rachel Abrams speaks to Loui Rid ... Show More
28m 1s
Mar 2021
Biden: Jobs report proves relief bill is urgently needed; GOP delaying vote on $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill; NY State passes bill to repeal Cuomo’s executive powers on Covid; Georgia Republicans pushing bills to roll back voter access; WH Covid officials warn states against rushing reopening; How
Senate at standstill as Dems try to win over Manchin on change to unemployment benefits; WH: $15 minimum wage is a priority for President Biden; GOP Sen: We have “a hundred” amendments “in the hopper”; With 50-50 split, Senate Dems have no room for error in passing relief; NYT & ... Show More
39m 37s