Category Archives: economic inequality

Dreaming

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Dave Bradley

It is what? ten days until Biden Day! I can hardly wait. Biden has put together a powerhouse cabinet. That powerhouse cabinet has a HUGE task ahead of it. First they have to start by aiming to return to what … Continue reading →

Posted in Biden-Harris, Covid-19, economic inequality, Economy | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Back in 1980, Ronald Reagan turned a debate with that question. Since then that has been a question that many of us ask ourselves as we evaluate the candidates in our own minds. As the election nears we can use this … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Biden-Harris, Covid-19, economic inequality, Economic Justice, Economy, Health Care & Medicare, Income inequality, Jobs | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Are You Better Off Than You Were Four Years Ago?

Who Is Really Looting America?

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Robert Reich must see video. About 4 minutes. Did I say Must See?

Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, Covid-19, economic inequality, Economy | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Who Is Really Looting America?

Administration’s War On Health Care Charges On

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2020 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 NEW STUDY: 27 Million More Americans Lost Health Care Because of Coronavirus, and Trump is Going to the Supreme Court to Keep it That Way Des Moines, Iowa — … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Affordable Care Act, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Health Care & Medicare, Obamacare, Progress Iowa | Comments Off on Administration’s War On Health Care Charges On

Property Vs. People

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Dave Bradley

An appearance by Heather Cox Richardson on WGBH in Boston before the impeachment: (12 minutes, but very interesting – stay to the end for the predictions of what happens to the Republican Party) Many folks have picked up on the … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economic Justice, Republican Policy | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Sunday Economics With Robert Reich

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes I feel I should apologize for posting so much Robert Reich, but his videos just make so damned much sense. They are also usually fairly short and always very understandable. Plus they are true, which can sometimes be an … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2020 election campaign, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economic Justice, Economy, Medicare, Social Security, tax cuts for the wealthy | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Sunday Economics With Robert Reich

Iowa Policy Project On The State Of The State

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Dave Bradley

It is hard to squeeze out time to listen to things like the State of the State address given by the governor last Tuesday. However, when a person can’t listen it is nice to know that someone with deep knowledge … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economy, Iowa Policy Project, Republican Policy, tax cuts for the wealthy | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Low Wages And No Stability: Working In America

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Dave Bradley

  Labor Day focuses light on stories about labor in this country. There are many publications that cover labor throughout the year but unfortunately most of these articles are ignored. In the era of Dear Leader and his constant assumption … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economic Justice, Economy, Labor, Republican Policy | Comments Off on Low Wages And No Stability: Working In America

The Economy Right Now Not As Good As We Are Told

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Dave Bradley

    Louis c on democraticunderground  posted this succinct look at the US economy Thursday: Let’s get something straight; The Economy is Not Doing That Well “First off, the economy is proceeding with an improved GDP for only a quarter. … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economy | Tagged | Comments Off on The Economy Right Now Not As Good As We Are Told

Almost 80% Of US Workers Live From Paycheck To Paycheck. Here’s Why

Posted on August 4, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Robert Reich is one of the best analyzers and commentators on current American affairs. As the former Secretary of Labor, when Reich speaks on labor everyone should listen. In last Sunday’s Guardian newspaper online Reich analyzes the plight of the American … Continue reading →

Posted in #trumpresistance, 2018 Election Campaign, Blog for Iowa, economic inequality, Economic Justice, Economy, Labor | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Almost 80% Of US Workers Live From Paycheck To Paycheck. Here’s Why