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    A look at Boulder’s hidden working class

    by Hannah Metzger December 2, 2019
    by Hannah Metzger December 2, 2019

    In this five-part series, the CUI looks into a side of Boulder not often associated with the affluent city. This is Boulder’s hidden working class. By Hannah Metzger

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    ‘It’s not an easy life’: Martha Perez on Boulder’s working class

    by Hannah Metzger November 27, 2019
    by Hannah Metzger November 27, 2019

    For years, Martha Perez has worked literally day and night to make a life for her family as a working-class resident of Boulder. By Hannah Metzger

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    Holly DeHoog: Boulder’s hidden working class

    by Hannah Metzger November 25, 2019
    by Hannah Metzger November 25, 2019

    Holly DeHoog has cut hair since 1978, working long hours and creatively bartering so that she and her children can get by in Boulder. By Hannah Metzger

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    Colorado’s minimum wage laws are changing: What does it mean for its workers?

    by Hannah Metzger November 25, 2019
    by Hannah Metzger November 25, 2019

    With Colorado cities and counties being able to set their own minimum wages in 2020, some residents are fighting for an increase. By Hannah Metzger

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  • CUI's Colorado voter's guide 2016Election 2016NewsPolitics

    Ballot Cheat Sheet: Amendment 70, raising the minimum wage

    by Maris Westrum November 3, 2016
    by Maris Westrum November 3, 2016

    Amendment 70 seeks to again raise Colorado’s minimum wage to $12 by 2020. By Maris Westrum

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    Recap: Saturday’s Democratic debate

    by Sydney Worth November 16, 2015
    by Sydney Worth November 16, 2015

    The main takeaways from the second Democratic debate between Clinton, Sanders and O’Malley. By Sydney Worth

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    A breakdown of Trump’s economic policy

    by Paola Fernandez October 21, 2015
    by Paola Fernandez October 21, 2015

    Less than a week before the GOP debate, we take a look at the presidential candidate’s economic views. By Paola Fernandez-Grados

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