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The Federal Minimum Wage Has Not Moved in 17 Years. On Purpose.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 11, 2026

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He Voted Against It. Then He Took the Credit.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 10, 2026

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Insurers Deny Your Claim. 82% of Appeals Win. They Know.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 10, 2026

groceries

Groceries Are Up 25% Since 2020. The FTC Knows Why.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 9, 2026

Campaign Finance

The Donor Who Wrote the Bill

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 9, 2026

supreme-court

Four Recusals in Five Days. Same Judge.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 8, 2026

lobbying

Half of All Renters Are Cost-Burdened. The Landlord Lobby Spent $150M to Keep It That Way.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 8, 2026

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The Confidence of a Mediocre White Man

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 7, 2026

bankruptcy

He Sued Himself and Won

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 6, 2026

foreign-policy

The Iran War Is Costing You $450 a Year at the Pump

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 6, 2026

hospitals

700 Hospitals Are About to Close. Yours Might Be One.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 5, 2026

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You Paid the Tariff. Walmart Got the Refund.

Michael Starr Hopkins

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Sep 5, 2026