Author: eisenbergk

The History of the Confederate Flag

Over recent months, there has been an increasing debate about the appropriateness of the Confederate flag. Many citizens and an increasing number of politicians are calling for its removal from any and all government buildings. A recent and notable event was the removal of the Confederate flag from the South Carolina statehouse. Many are upset […]

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Minimum Wage: The Real Issues

Over the recent months, the campaign for raising the minimum wage has gained a fair amount of traction. Assorted remedies have been proposed, with the most common values raging anywhere from $12 to $15. Before discussing what the right choice is, it’s important to know the history behind the minimum wage. Since 1938, the federal […]

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