Lily Roberts

Lily Roberts is the Managing Director for Economic Policy at the Center for American Progress.

  • LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 29: Striking McDonald’s restaurant employees lock arms in an intersection before being arrested, after walking off the job to demand to demand a $15 per hour wage and union rights during nationwide ‘Fight for $15 Day of Disruption’ protests on November 29, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. Police made 40 peaceful arrests. Protest rallies are expected in nearly 20 airports and outside restaurants in numerous cities, according to organizers. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)Commentary

    Raise the minimum wage—and stop subsidizing corporations that underpay their workers

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