Senate holds $15 minimum wage hearing; House passes Equality Act
Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nPresident Joe Biden marks 50 millionth COVID-19 vaccine, defends $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.\nSenator Bernie Sanders holds $15 minimum wage hearing: \u201cShould Taxpayers Subsidize Poverty Wages at Large Profitable Corporations?\u201d\nU.S. strikes Syria, targets Iran-backed militia.\nPresident Joe Biden meets with Saudi Arabia\u2019s King, takes softer tone.\nHouse passes Equality Act, extending civil rights protections to LGBTQ people.\nSan Francisco resolution supports amended state constitution to end prison slavery and involuntary servitude.\nImmigrant rights advocates launch campaign to close 10 ICE detention centers.\n\nThe post Senate holds $15 minimum wage hearing; House passes Equality Act appeared first on KPFA.