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Democracy Doesn’t Work Without a Living Wage
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What does it take for people to meaningfully participate in democracy? For millions of workers, the answer starts with something basic: being able to afford to live. Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, has spent decades organizing restaurant workers and advocating for fair wages across the country. In her keynote at Bioneers 2026, she made the... Read More

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