DISCLAIMER: I have a BA in Economics from Arizona State University. Arizona State University- We teach you just enough to sound stupid. ™ Our economy is growing and new jobs are being created. However, black and…
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STOP WORKING SO MUCH! President Obama recommended that the US Department of Labor raise the amount an employer has to pay a worker without having to pay the worker overtime (x1.5 more that the standard wage)…
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TED X was a fantastic challenge. I had a great time and met some amazing people. The other TED X speakers rallied around each other and we spent dozens of hours coaching and helping each other.…
Read the PostDirect Action: Protest is the only hope we have.
I have been selected to be a TED X speaker! I am still learning of the mysterious process by which I was chosen. I know that I was nominated by someone that I don’t know (I…
Emily Teel is a journalist and a fine dining server. At the time Edible Philly was a new magazine in the city which features our rich food and restaurant culture. So, you can be sure that…
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Today was a great day for Philadelphia. City Council passed the Earned Sick Leave Ordinance and Mayor Michael Nutter signed it into law. In 90 days, the law will go into effect, giving 200,000 Philadelphians access…
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