Posts that cover the broad issue of fairness in society in regard to jobs, insurance, business startup, etc.

We are all in this together written into the gay flag.

Any LGBTQ People in Jefferson County?

LGBTQ people are in a lot of places, even, by God, in Jefferson County West Virginia. They are a fact of life and they contribute to the health of the county, even if much of what they do in goes unnoticed or unremarked. They are the products of human evolutionary diversity and the rights they have struggled to get are now under threat. Democrats counter those threats and support the rights of LGBTQ people to be who they are.
Working mother with child in her lap

A Living Wage: A Safety Net for Children

A low minimum wage affects the health and well-being of an entire family. The families of working mothers pregnant or with babies and young children are especially vulnerable. A low minimum wage is way below adequate to build and sustain healthy children. And it can lead to the disintegration of families and put more stress on the state's already overstressed foster care system.

Dignity of Work Relates Directly to What It Pays

The minimum wage is established by the state of West Virginia and applies equally to every county in the state. It isn't just a measure of how much a person can make, it's also a proxy for how much dignity we assign to a job. A minimum wage can by rights be associated with minimum dignity, especially when it isn't high enough to pay the bills and live comfortably. The minimum wage has to be pegged to the rate of inflation to maintain a person's regard for their job.