Now that we are in 2013, some people's occupations have stabilized but there are still many people that work every day and still live below the poverty line. ... For many working Americans an increase in the minimum wage will make the difference between living in poverty and not. ... Poverty was becoming a severe problem worldwide and something had to be done. ...

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Sweatshops are sources of cheap and ample labor, and are the result of our global economy, with the constant demand for cheaper and better products by consumers. They are generally defined as "a workplace where workers are subject to extreme exploitation, including the absence of a living wage o...

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• Grade Level: High School