Monthly Archives: November 2008

Grinnell Students Face Ballot Challenges by GOP

Grinnell Students Face Ballot Challenges by GOP by Jason Hancock, Iowa IndependentRepublican attorneys challenged the absentee ballots of 50 Grinnell College students today, an act that could have an impact on the battle for control of the Iowa House of … Continue reading

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Down with Tyranny Assesses Chances in Iowa’s 4th and 5th, and Why It is Essential to GOTV Today and Tomorrow

Down with Tyranny Assesses Chances in Iowa's 4th and 5th, and Why It is Essential to GOTV Today and Tomorrow Down with TyrannyWhy we must do all that we can to get out the vote today and tomorrowIt wasn't a … Continue reading

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The Bush Tax: How Much Is It Costing You?

The Bush Tax: How Much Is It Costing You? Since John McCain supports the system of Bush Tax Cuts for the Wealthy, I thought I'd rerun this article from Blog for Iowa from May 2004.  This is how the tax … Continue reading

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New DMReg Poll Shows Obama 17 Points Ahead in Iowa; McCain Staff Calls it Dead Even

New DMReg Poll Shows Obama 17 Points Ahead in Iowa; McCain Staff Calls it Dead Even by Linda ThiemanThe Des Moines Register's latest Iowa Poll was released yesterday, showing that not only has Obama “solidified” his lead over McCain in … Continue reading

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Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3

Oxfam, 1Sky Host Town Hall Meeting to Confront Climate Change – Ames, Nov. 3 WHAT: The band, O.A.R. (Of a Revolution), will host a town hall meeting with Oxfam America and 1Sky, to discuss climate change with young people on … Continue reading

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