If the minimum wage had kept up with cost of living for the past 40 years, it would be $10.55. What is the actual federal minimum wage? $6.50 (yearly salary: $13,520) $7.25 (yearly salary: $15,080) $8.75 ( yearly salary: $18,200) $10.55 (yearly salary: $21,944)

If the minimum wage had kept up with cost of living for the past 40 years, it would be $10.55. What is the actual federal minimum wage? $6.50 (yearly salary: $13,520) $7.25 (yearly salary: $15,080) $8.75 ( yearly salary: $18,200) $10.55 (yearly salary: $21,944)

What is the Federal Poverty Level for a two person household. Remember What is the Federal Poverty Level for a two person household? Remember! Yearly salary on minimum wage is: $15,080 $14,670 $15,080 $15,930 $17,000

What is the Federal Poverty Level for a two person household. Remember What is the Federal Poverty Level for a two person household? Remember! Yearly salary on minimum wage is: $15,080 $14,670 $15,080 $15,930 $17,000

What is a living wage for a two-person household in Westchester County? $13.05 $24.26 $26.64 $34.25

What is a living wage for a two-person household in Westchester County? $13.05 – 1 adult $24.26 – 2 adults, 2 children $26.64 $34.25 – 1 adult, 2 children http://livingwage.mit.edu/counties/36119

How many school shootings have there been since Sandy Hook, in December 2012? 27 64 109 As of 2/23/15 http://www.rac.org/advocacy/action/nfty-gun-violence

How many school shootings have there been since Sandy Hook, in December 2012? 27 64 109 As of 2/23/15 http://www.rac.org/advocacy/action/nfty-gun-violence

On average, how many children and teens under age 20 are killed each day by guns in the United States? 2 5 8 12 http://www.bradycampaign.org/about-gun-violence

On average, how many children and teens under age 20 are killed each day by guns in the United States? 2 5 8 12 http://www.bradycampaign.org/about-gun-violence

What percent of guns are sold in the United States without the purchaser undergoing a background check? 0% 40% 60% 100% http://csgv.org/issues/universal-background-checks/

What percent of guns are sold in the United States without the purchased undergoing a background check? 0% 40% 60% 100% http://csgv.org/issues/universal-background-checks/

According to US Federal law, how are employment decision affected by sexual orientation? People can be fired because of their sexual orientation Employment decisions cannot be based on sexual orientation You can fire someone, but only “with cause” Only religious organizations can use sexual orientation

According to US Federal law, how are employment decision affected by sexual orientation? People can be fired because of their sexual orientation Employment decisions cannot be based on sexual orientation You can fire someone, but only “with cause” Only religious organizations can use sexual orientation

How many states have legalized same-sex marriage? 18 26 37 50 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many states have legalized same-sex marriage? 18 26 37 – Including NY! 50 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many states have anti-bullying laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity? 10 19 26 38 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many states have anti-bullying laws based on sexual orientation and gender identity? 10 19 26 38 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many cents to the dollar do women make for the same work as men? 54 64 78 100 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many cents to the dollar do women make for the same work as men? 54–Hispanic women/White men 64–Black women/White men 78 100 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many women are in Congress (535 total members)? 46 74 104 267 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

How many women are in Congress (535 total members)? 46 – # of African Americans 74 104 267 http://www.hrc.org/state_maps

What percent of American households were considered “food insecure” in 2013? Food insecurity: “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year. 6.4% 10.1% 14.6% 17.9% http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html

What percent of American households were considered “food insecure” in 2013? Food insecurity: “consistent access to adequate food is limited by a lack of money and other resources at times during the year. 6.4% 10.1% 14.6% 17.9% http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html

What percent of people in Westchester county were considered “food insecure” in 2012? 6.4% 10.1% 14.6% 17.9% http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/our-research/map-the-meal-gap/2012/ny_allcountiesmmg_2012.pdf

What percent of people in Westchester county were considered “food insecure” in 2012? 6.4% 10.1% 14.6% 17.9% http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/our-research/map-the-meal-gap/2012/ny_allcountiesmmg_2012.pdf

Of the over 49 million Americans who suffer food insecurity, how many are children? http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html

9.8 million kids get reduced-price breakfast 15.8 million Of the over 49 million Americans who suffer food insecurity, how many are children? 7.2 million 9.8 million kids get reduced-price breakfast 15.8 million 20.2 million kids get reduced-price lunch http://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/impact-of-hunger/hunger-and-poverty/hunger-and-poverty-fact-sheet.html

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