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Additional stimulus is necessary to achieve a full economic recovery

Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor 03/11/2021 Nearly one year ago, former President Donald Trump signed into law the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act — the largest of its kind in American history. Commonly known as the CARES Act, this emergency relief bill promised to support individuals, families and businesses while also stimulating the broader economy in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Equivalent … Continue reading Additional stimulus is necessary to achieve a full economic recovery

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Black Voices Matter, Features

Presentation reminds students of the real MLK

Gillian Fitzgerald | Staff Writer 01/28/2021 Racism. Say it, name it and call it what it is. In celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., keynote speaker Charles McKinney presented “Martin Tried to Tell Us: Confronting King as the Nation Chooses Chaos over Community.” The presentation discussed the discrepancy between all that King fought for and what he’s remembered for today. McKinney is the … Continue reading Presentation reminds students of the real MLK

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Are fair trade products actually a fair deal for the people who produce them?

10/15/20 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor From avocados and bananas to cocoa and coffee beans, the fair trade market continues to experience substantial growth as an increasing number of consumers search for ways to support the hardworking families who struggle to make ends meet in underdeveloped countries. The Fair Trade initiative is a global movement with the mission of eliminating poverty by ensuring that farmers … Continue reading Are fair trade products actually a fair deal for the people who produce them?

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Features

New project shares context for local communities

According to the 2017 U.S. Census, 22 percent of Pittsburgh residents live below the poverty line. That means nearly 1 in 5 people on the streets of Pittsburgh are living in poverty, compared to the national average of 14.6 percent. In recent months, there has been plenty of coverage about the unity of the people of Pittsburgh and how the community is so resilient. We … Continue reading New project shares context for local communities

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Opinions

Politicians should consider merits of Universal Basic Income

02/14/2019 By Timothy Rush | Staff Columnist Money. We all want it, and we all need it. Money is the quantitative tool that we use to purchase the goods and services we need to survive and get what we want. Society is built around this very concept. Our labor is purely based around the paycheck in order to get that which we need to survive. … Continue reading Politicians should consider merits of Universal Basic Income

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News

Details emerge on adjunct’s final months

By Julian Routh | News Editor The late adjunct whose death prompted outrage was in the early stages of filing a discrimination lawsuit against Duquesne, her attorney said. Documents given to The Duke this week detail the events leading up to Margaret Mary Vojtko’s death on Sept. 1. On July 18, Vojtko, with help from United Steelworkers attorney Daniel Kovalik, filed a claim of discrimination … Continue reading Details emerge on adjunct’s final months

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