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Examining the Minimum Wage

Minimum Wage

As the Democratic-controlled Congress prepares to pass President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package a sticking point in the negotiations is an amendment that would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. That would more than double the current federal minimum wage of $7.25, where it has sat since 2009.

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When police dogs attack

Police dog

Anu Asnaani, a psychology professor at the University of Utah and licensed clinical psychologist, said it’s not realistic to expect people to stay still when an animal is attacking them — especially if they are scared of dogs or have been bit in the past.

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Science says ambivalence may be a desirable trait

Conflict figures

Ambivalence can lead to both occupational success as well as interpersonal success. This may be because the proclivity to observe the positives and negatives of a situation and/or colleague allows people to make the most out of any given opportunity.

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'Growing alarm' that American democracy is in danger

White House

Professor Laura Gamboa is among 100 scholars and experts warning the Republican Party is putting American democracy in danger by pushing the falsehood that the 2020 election was rife with fraud.

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The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition will get federal funding

Domestic Violence

During the pandemic, domestic violence cases and deaths have increased dramatically. “It certainly is a preventable situation that our society needs more help with, I think,” said Dr. Sonia Salari. Salari is a professor at the University of Utah and a board member with the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.

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Last Updated: 3/11/22