Memphis Expands Living Wage

Memphis isn't what you would call the most progressive city in the country. However, strides are being made thanks to groups like the MidSouth Interfaith Network for Economic Justice. After having already approved living wages for all full-time city workers, and then extending it to part-time and temporary city employees as well, the City Council further expanded its coverage to employees of businesses that contract with the city to provide services.

If this kind of thing can pass in a city like Memphis, progressive groups across the country should be making it a top priority.