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In addition to commemorating a (possibly apocryphal) Catholic saint, Valentine’s Day is widely recognized in Western Europe and North America as a day for love and romance. Because the personal is political, Valentine’s Day is no exception. Today we talk about ethical consumerism in small purchases as well as large ones.
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We’re over a week into Black History Month. Thanks largely to the tireless advocacy of black historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950), Black History Month gives “a stage to the work black Americans had already done and were continuing to do, whether others recognized it or not,” as political scientist Jenn Jackson writes in Teen Vogue. Celebrate black history with MCW by—as usual—taking action.
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As many of the tax withholding changes from the GOP’s tax bill come into effect, you might start seeing your taxes go down (although your personal tax situation will vary, and this is not permanent). Employers have until February 15 to start using the new withholding tables.
Let’s start this week with an intro exercise: check your most recent pay stub against your December 2017 pay stubs. Are there any changes? If not, you can ask your employer to see when the new rates will go into effect.
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