economics Archives

Five Things You Should Know About Women and the Minimum Wage Crisis

Thirty-one percent of women workers who would benefit from an increase of the minimum wage are parents of children. No doubt, raising the minimum wage would make an incredible difference…

Helen —

Apr 4, 2014

politics + activism

Hungry, Poor Queer People to Become Hungrier, Poorer after Food Stamp Cuts

When we hear about legislation like the 2014 Farm Bill, we don’t and we won’t hear the mainstream media talking about queer people.

Maddie —

Feb 28, 2014

politics + activism

Queers for Economic Justice Closes Its Doors Thanks to Lack of Economic Justice

“QEJ will always be a philosophy. If you are a queer, you can be for economic justice. …You don’t have to have a 501(c)(3).”

Maddie —

Feb 24, 2014

politics + activism

Five Things You Should Know About the New Report on Low Abortion Rates in the U.S.

I know you’re thinking it’s definitely because of the 205 draconian abortion laws enacted over the past few years, but this study actually suggests that abortion rates are going down…

Maddie —

Feb 3, 2014

politics + activism

UK LGBT Politics Crash Course: What Austerity and the Far Right Mean For Queers

With austerity here to stay and far-right parties on the rise, it is time now more than ever to recognise that queer liberation cannot be disentangled from economic justice.

Fikri —

Jan 23, 2014

politics + activism

Senate Lets Unemployment Extension Expire, Fcks Over Queers and Trans People Affected By Recession

While the Senate works out its ridiculous issues, millions of Americans will be waiting for their checks.

Maddie —

Jan 17, 2014

politics + activism

Queer View Mirror: Janet Yellen, First Woman To Ever Lead Fed

Janet Yellen is about to become the most powerful woman in the world. Learn more about her new job and why her role is important to women in economics.

Kaitlyn —

Jan 14, 2014