Libertarian Ron Unz’s Effort to Raise California Minimum Wage Derailed by Lack of Funds
A go-it-alone campaign falters in a state with coalition politics.
By Steven Rosenfeld • AlterNet • March 18, 2014 • 700 Words
America's Most Important Minimum-Wage Campaign Way Ahead in Polls, But Lacks Funding
A ballot initiative proposal in CA is in in trouble, even though it might win in a landslide.
By Steven Rosenfeld • AlterNet • March 4, 2014 • 1,200 Words
6 Reasons Conservative Ron Unz Wants to Raise the Minimum Wage to $12 An Hour
The California Republican is sponsoring a 2014 ballot measure for a $12 statewide minimum wage—more than Obama has proposed
By Steven Rosenfeld and Ron Unz • AlterNet • January 28, 2014 • 2,000 Words
Pressure to Raise Pathetic Minimum Wage Is on the Rise Across the Land
A growing coalition of progressive organizations is pushing hard to get the minimum wage on 12 state ballots
By Steven Rosenfeld • AlterNet • January 24, 2014 • 1,500 Words