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How Many Minimum-Wage Hours Does It Take to Afford a Decent Life?
This infographic makes clear why there isn't a mass movement to raise the minimum wage—people are too busy working their asses off.
Lifestyle
The Rise of the Privileged Poor
“Making it” isn't the same as it used to be, so what exactly does “faking it” accomplish?
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Why We Should Stop Obsessing Over Which College Majors Make Us Rich
We get it, English majors are poor. But instead of following the money, shouldn't we be asking why our culture undervalues arts and humanities?
Education
Texas to Layoff 100,000 Teachers While Giving Millions to Formula One Racing
The Lone Star State plans to fund a race track instead of schools. Really.
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Minimum Rage: Will Gen Y's Career Waiters Occupy the Service Industry?
Will a generation of accidental career waiters hold out for "real" jobs—or fight for the ones they have now?
Education
Beards as Indicators of Trustworthiness
One way of proving your trustworthiness is by earning it the old-fashioned way. The other way, apparently, is by simply growing a beard. The...
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The Top Five Things Occupy Wall Street Protesters Want (and How They Can Get Them)
Some people have said they don't know what Occupy Wall Street wants. We've found the answer.
Business
No Jobs? These Mexican Immigrants Made Their Own
In a wildly competitive job market, five female day laborers decided to take their financial fates into their own hands.
Education
Could Apprenticeships Replace College Degrees?
Paid on-the-job training and academics—what's not to love?
Business
The Supply Closet: Almost Half of College-Educated Gays Are Closeted at Work
A new report says millions of gays in America are leading "double lives." This isn't progress.
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Why Occupy Wall Street Needs Democratic Friends in Congress
Occupy Wall Streeters may be angry with Washington lawmakers, but they still need to join 'em before they can beat 'em.
Culture
Happy Labor Day: 10 Great Things Courtesy of Labor Unions
Let's remember all the good stuff we've gotten from unions.
Culture
The Best Cities for the Young and Broke
Some cities are more recession-proof than others. Here's where to wait out the economic downturn.
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Making It As a Yoga Teacher: Not As Zen As You Think
Think most yoga instructors are rich, serene deities with legions of followers? Think again.
Education
Why College Really Is For Everyone
If we care about the future prospects of our nation's economy, we must embrace the wide range of degrees our system of higher education offers.
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Why Are Young Women More Ambitious? They Have to Be
Perhaps guys aren't focused on their futures because they know it usually works out better for them.
News
One in Two College Grads Are Jobless or Underemployed
The class of 2012 is about to get a gigantic wake-up call.
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Building Bike Paths Is Great for the Economy
Despite House Speaker John Boehner's protestations, building bike paths creates twice as many jobs as fixing old roads.
