Article 42E8S What CNN Gets Wrong in Its Coverage of Seattle's New Minimum Wage Law

What CNN Gets Wrong in Its Coverage of Seattle's New Minimum Wage Law

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University of Washington economists have now released a follow-up paper which some are touting as vindication for the "Fight for $15." CNN tweeted: "New evidence shows that Seattle's fast-rising minimum wage has boosted incomes for low-wage workers, with little negative effect on overall employment."

Not so fast, CNN. When you actually dig into the results, a rather different picture emerges.

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