Posts Tagged ‘Class’
How Our Bail System Can Ruin Your Life If You’re Not Rich
This is the scary truth of how our bail system works – and many people don’t know it until it’s too late for them.
Read More4 Things No One Should Ever Say to Disabled People on Benefits
“Why don’t you just get a job?” These are way too common – they’re even coming from presidential candidates right now. What else do you wish people would stop saying to disabled people on benefits?
Read More3 Lies From ‘Responsible’ Consumerism That Are Pandering To Your White Guilt
Can you help save the world with a few dollars through “responsible consumerism” or charity? The common idea that you can buy something for a “good cause” is a dangerous distraction.
Read More4 Myths About Undocumented Immigrants That Are Hurting Feminism
The one about undocumented immigrants “stealing our jobs” is just the start. Do you believe any of these common myths? Even feminists and other allies perpetuate them – and this author’s sharing why they must stop.
Read MoreHow Increasing the Minimum Wage Helps the Poor – And the Rest of Us, Too
A lot of myths around raising the minimum wage say it’s bad for workers, the economy, and the average consumer. But those myths are just that – and these real facts prove them wrong.
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