Tag Archives: income inequality

Shrinking The Tax Gap

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Last Wednesday, I participated in an online briefing with former IRS Commissioners Fred Goldberg Jr. and Charles Rossotti on modernizing the IRS and shrinking the tax gap. Goldberg was appointed as IRS Commissioner by President George H.W. Bush in 1989 … Continue reading →

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Inequality: One Of This Election’s Big Issues

Posted on January 26, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Eight days to caucus, right? Here is a brief look at what I consider to be the really overwhelming issues. Depending on your perspective, any one of these could be in your top spot: Climate Change – well it is … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Labor Day 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by bfiaralphscharnau

Labor Day means much more than sales events and holiday excursions. The day honors the men and women who provide the work that fuels our economy. Reports of falling unemployment, growing wages, and rising consumer confidence in the United States … 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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Walmart, Work and Value

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The consensus in social media was Walmart’s substantial stock decline on Wednesday – in advance of lower earnings projections – couldn’t have happened to a better group of jerks. The jerks are the five individuals and groups who together own … Continue reading →

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Mayor Bill de Blasio Headlines Progress Iowa Event

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Des Moines – Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York City will deliver remarks at an event for Progress Iowa on Thursday, April 16th at the Iowa State Education Association in Des Moines, Iowa. Mayor de Blasio will focus his … Continue reading →

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Are We In A New Age Of Robber Barons?

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Trish Nelson

robber baron noun: a wealthy person who tries to get land, businesses, or more money in a way that is dishonest or wrong; an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as … Continue reading →

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Symposium On Wealth Disparity In America

Posted on November 20, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

Yours truly will speak on the role of unions in decreasing inequality at this forum: November 22nd, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM at Augustana College: If you are in the Quad Cities Saturday, join us for this event: “Symposium on … Continue reading →

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