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Don’t like jobs paying $9.50? Don’t get one
People often say “If you don’t like gay marriage, don’t get one”. Fine. If you don't want a job at $9.50 per hour, don’t get one....
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Raising the minimum wage will not boost Minneapolis’ economy
Minneapolis’ small business owners are vital to the economy and will struggle with this proposed ordinance. All politicians like Council Member Bender can offer them are empty clichés. Since when h...
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Minneapolis’ small businesses will pay the cost of a $15 minimum wage
Higher minimum wages hurt the very unskilled workers they are intended to help. They also hurt small businesses rather than big ones. Minneapolis City Council's discussion of the $15 per hour wage sho...
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Driving is safer than light rail
Contrary to what you might have heard, driving is safer than light rail ...
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Moving people from road to rail will not help the Twin Cities environment
One common argument in favor of mass transit is that it is "more environmentally ethical". In truth, Twin Cities transit about the same greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile than cars. ...
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