President Trump has once again shaken up the economic and trade landscape by hiking tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a flat 25%—with no exceptions or exemptions. His goal? To strengthen American industry, protect domestic jobs, and counteract unfair foreign competition, particularly from China and Russia. But the real question is: Will these tariffs…
Delaware’s $15 Minimum Wage: A Temporary Fix or Long-Term Solution?
As the clock struck midnight on January 1, Delaware workers and business owners woke up to a dramatic shift: the state’s minimum wage jumped to $15 an hour. On paper, this seems like a win for employees, offering a potential boost to their financial security. But for business owners — especially smaller ones — it’s…
The Dockworkers Strike: Wages, Automation, and Economic Justice
As dockworkers from Maine to Texas begin walking picket lines over wages and automation, America faces another pivotal moment in its labor history. These strikes raise important questions not only about economic policy but about biblical justice, the role of work, and the future of our society. First, let's acknowledge that work is a deeply…
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