Category Archives: Consumer boycott

I see a union in your future

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: One day after employees at a Target distribution center in Charleston Township, Michigan were given a $2 an hour raise during the busy lead-up to the holiday season, some employees received fortune cookies with the messages … Continue reading →

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Three phone calls: gas, car warranty and Home Depot

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Naomi

Gas A short while ago, I had a phone call from the coop management office. Tomorrow — yes, tomorrow! — the plumbers and gas line inspectors will be arriving to do their approval stuff on the gas lines. This means … Continue reading →

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Children’s gifts and exciting experiences

Posted on December 16, 2020 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: A new study found that children are happier when given material things rather than exciting experiences, and developers in Nebraska announced plans to build a children’s park atop a disused riverfront lead factory. Well, that will … Continue reading →

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