“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordMarch 16, 2021
Nobody who works 40 hours a week should live in poverty, and that living wage should be at least 15 bucks an hour.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
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Sanders emphasizes the need for a living wage for full-time workers.

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