US politics
fromSlate Magazine
14 hours agoThe Economy Is in Even Rougher Shape Than It Looks
The U.S. economy shows mixed signals with better-than-expected job growth but concerning trends in wage growth and unemployment disparities.
A letter writer takes issue with the GOP Chairman of Santa Cruz's lament that Gavin Newsom and California Democrats have sabotaged state legislation that would have eliminated taxes on tips for low-wage heroes like servers and bartenders. Her complaint is that Republicans blocked legislative efforts to raise California's minimum wage, implying that if Republicans really cared about workers, they would support a higher minimum wage.
The recent rise in unemployment among college graduates, reaching 6.1% for bachelor’s degree holders, underscores the need to prioritize job-ready skills over traditional education.