Category Archives: Consumer boycott

Paths Crossed…banking in the good old days

Years ago, back before I started banking at Amalgamated, back when we had to pick a bank with a branch near the office so we could do our banking during lunch hour, my dear friend Susan left our offices at … Continue reading

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The Resistance: “Concerned About Climate Change? Change Where You Bank!”

Source, Todd Larsen: Concerned About Climate Change? Change Where You Bank! – BillMoyers.com An excellent idea for the Resistance. It isn’t that difficult to move your money into another kind of bank, one that isn’t supporting the fossil fuel industry. … Continue reading

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The contagious madness of Citizens United

For years now, I’ve been reading about the oligarchs who have taken $huge advantage of  Citizens United. And dropping little notes about them, right here. I shouldn’t have to remind any of us but…that’s the Supreme Court 5-4 decision that … Continue reading

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