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Walmart Protest In Iowa City.

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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 | 2 Comments

A Thoughtful Christmas Gift

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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 | Comments Off

Some Truth About Black Friday

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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 | Comments Off

Walmart Protest

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

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.

Posted in Labor, Walmart | Tagged fair wages, livable wages | Comments Off

Quick Hits – Black Friday Protest Walmart

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

From what I understand there will be an action at the Iowa City Walmart on Hwy. 1 west at noon on Nov. 29. If you can take an hour or two to support these brave folk in their struggle for … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor, Obamacare, SNAP, Walmart | Tagged JFK, Liz Cheney, Walmart workers | Comments Off

Sunday Funday – Boy I Need A Holiday Edition

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Dave Bradley

It seems like news is coming at us fast and furious. There is hardly time to pet the cat. This explains why he crawls up my chair, over my head and then into my lap. Note to self: do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off

ALEC Prepares For 2014

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Dave Bradley

While we are distracted by the latest glitch in the ACA and stories of President Kennedy and who may REALLY be at fault, our “friends” at ALEC are not sleeping. While we enjoy the year end holidays ALEC is preparing … Continue reading →

Posted in ALEC, Corporate Greed, Education | Tagged privatized schools, right to work, sick pay, stink tanks, think tanks | Comments Off

Eye-opening chart

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dave Bradley

The charts below have been out on the internet recently. Not sure where they originated. But in a couple of simple pictures you can see that the so-called “free market” and unrestrained capitalism leads to solutions that are best for … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Corporate Greed, Economy, financial reform, Jobs | Tagged giant corporations, interlocking directorates | Comments Off

Sunday Funday – Wha’ Happen?

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last week feels like we got hit by a truck. The Phillippines literally did – a super typhoon named Haiyan slammed into the islands at full speed leaving a horrible path of death, destruction and need. Do what you can … Continue reading →