END OF THE TEA PARTY?: Is the tea party over? It’s certainly starting to feel that way in the 2014 GOP primary season as incumbents and establishment-backed candidates continue to rack up impressive wins over conservative insurgents. Read more
MATCHING MINIMUM WAGE TO COMPANY VALUES: Some large companies are wading into the wage fray, partly because the feel-good messaging matches their proclaimed values. Chipotle says a hike to $10 could be absorbed, Starbucks has said it would support some sort of wage increase. Can brands that court conscious consumers stretch to help poor workers earn a living wage? Read more
RESTAURANT CHAINS ON GUNS: Many restaurant chains plan to look to state legislatures rather than internally when deciding how to approach the touchy gun debate. Read more
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