More people are recognizing that women comprise the majority of minimum-wage workers and, therefore, stand to benefit the most from a minimum wage increase. A less recognized women’s issue is the rampant sexual harassment—in addition to the poverty—that so many female ‘tipped employees’ face. These tippled employees include, most notably, restaurant workers, who are most […]
The InStepp Blog: Our Perspective
Visit the InStepp Blog often to get our perspective on issues and local events. Our bloggers continually scan the internet looking for news, ideas and other information of potential interest to our readers.
New Technology Could Decrease Toddler Deaths
Every week it seems like we see a story about a child who was in danger due to being left inside a hot car. Whether it was for a quick trip inside the store or misremembering that the child was in the car, children have been put in harm’s way. According to KidsAndCars.org, in 2013, […]
Miracle Treat Day
Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion—most of it $1 at a time—for 170 children’s hospitals across the United States and Canada, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all […]