Category Archives: Economy

Americans Have Short Memories

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Dave Bradley

It has been only eight years since the summer when our economy cracked and descended in a downward spiral that would take us to the very edge an economic depression. As we spiraled downward it became pretty apparent that the … Continue reading →

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McChesney, Nichols: Billionaires Do Not Care About Us

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Try not to get too depressed by the bummer title of Robert McChesney and John Nichols’ new book, People Get Ready: The Fight Against a Jobless Economy and a Citizenless Democracy. They say we just have to do two things:  (1) … Continue reading →

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Krugman: Wall Street Fears Democrats

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Trish Nelson

nytimes.com/2015/10/16/opinion/democrats-republicans-and-wall-street-tycoons If Wall Street’s attitude and its political giving are any indication, financiers themselves believe that any Democrat, Mrs. Clinton very much included, would be serious about policing their industry’s excesses. And that’s why they’re doing all they can to … Continue reading →

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What Is The Difference Between A Minimum Wage Worker And You?

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Trish Nelson

by Jennifer Hauff When I last lived on minimum wage, I shared a one bedroom apartment with a friend I met at work. She had a mattress and a dresser in her room. I had a bunch of blankets and … Continue reading →

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Hard To Believe Americans Accept This

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dave Bradley

We come to the end of another year and my biggest single take on the country is the things that Americans are now willing to accept. It is hard to believe that the generation that fought and defeated the military … Continue reading →

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Iowa Jobs Far Short of Governor’s Goal

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

IWD presentation promotes bogus job growth number Statement by Mike Owen, IPP Executive Director MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2015 Editor’s note: When a story on the radio presented the Governor’s number as news last week, I figured I’d better seek out … Continue reading →

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Fast Food Workers Going On Strike

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Jobs With Justice Today, underpaid fast food clerks, care providers, adjuncts, retail associates and thousands of women and men across the country are bravely going on strike once again. Along with their supporters, they’re raising their voices to demand $15 … Continue reading →

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Oscar Mayer's Long Road

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Paul Deaton

DAVENPORT — The Kraft Foods Oscar Mayer plant on Second Street will be razed as its new owner, Kraft Heinz, plans to move operations and layoff much of the workforce at the long-time meat packing plant. Wednesday’s announcement, that Kraft … Continue reading →

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Shouldn’t Elected Officials Understand The System?

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Late last week Senator Joni Ernst sent out an email asking Iowans to vote in a small poll she was conducting. The question seemed simple and straight forward: Do you agree with raising the debt limit? Yes, No or Unsure? … Continue reading →

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What Happened To The Middle Class?

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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