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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
We Must Never Forget
Even though the nation was stunned last year, we still killed 194 children more with our guns this year. This insane slaughter must end.
Governor Branstad Is Lying To You
— and you deserve better than that. Over the last three years, Governor Branstad has engaged in a campaign of deception about job growth in Iowa. By only counting jobs gained – and not any that were lost – he … Continue reading
Sunday Funday – Who Turned Off The Heat?
Wha’ Happen? It was damn near 60 one day and the next I am under six blankets and two cats. Why didn’t someone warn me? But seriously, along with cuts on all other parts of the safety net, LIHEAP (low … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor
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While We Enjoy The Holidays America’s Monied Class Is Stealing Us Blind
While we enjoy the holidays, have friends in and eat good food and drink good drink, America’s right wing and monied classes have been either stealing us blind or setting up the mechanisms to steal us blind. Merry Christmas. First … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC, Corporate Greed, Labor, President Obama, Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)
Tagged Detroit, Illinois legislature, plunder, public commons
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The Courtney Report
During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading
Posted in Courtney, Economy, Environment, Food Insecurity, Guest Posts, Hunger In America, Jobs, middle-class, SNAP, Social Security
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Sunday Funday It’s December Already? Edition
If you are looking to make good on your 2013 resolutions, this may be a good time to get started. Or you can decide as we do nearly every year and float through December with firm resolve to do better … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor
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Walmart Protest In Iowa City.
Protesters gathered at the turn off to Walmart from Hwy. 1 in south Iowa City yesterday. They held signs to passing motorists and got many approving thumbs up and honks. One young man told one protester to go back to … Continue reading
Posted in Civil Liberties, Economy, Food Insecurity, Jobs, Labor, Walmart
Tagged decent benefits, living wage
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A Thoughtful Christmas Gift
Tired of the crowds, the stuff made in China and the thought that your gift will not be appreciated? I have a humble suggestion. A few years ago, my family surprised me with a birthday party. I got presents, but … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa
Tagged Christmas gift, entrepeneur, Kiva, micro-loan
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Some Truth About Black Friday
We stay out of stores on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Turns out we are not unusual, many more stay away than go shopping. Friday after Thanksgiving has long been called ‘Black Friday.’ The rise of 24 hour cable news with … Continue reading
Posted in Economy
Tagged black friday, christmas, media coverage, shopping
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Walmart Protest
Just a reminder that There will be a protest of low wages at Walmart in Iowa City beginning at noon today. No doubt workers would welcome your support.
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