Monthly Archives: August 2009

Reflections of an Ordinary Iowan Who Ran For Office and Won

Posted on August 7, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Reflections of an Ordinary Iowan Who Ran For Office and Won “Progressives need to stop talking about how the world should be and starting putting our hats in the ring to actively engage in how the world will be.“ Reprinted … Continue reading →

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Olbermann Exposes Congressional Opponents of Health Care Reform, Doesn’t Spare Democrats

Posted on August 6, 2009 by altapricehome

Olbermann Exposes Congressional Opponents of Health Care Reform, Doesn't Spare Democrats

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Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Iowa Events

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Paul Deaton

Remembrance of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Iowa Events by Paul Deaton Thursday, August 6, 2009 will mark the 64th anniversary of the United States dropping the first atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima, Japan. Three days later, we dropped … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Iowans, Now It’s Your Turn – August Recess Action!

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Health Care Reform Update: Iowans, Now It’s Your Turn – August Recess Action! by Alta Price, M.D. The forces lined up against true health care reform are powerful, wealthy, and influential with our Representatives and Senators. They are working to … Continue reading →

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Tom Harkin Stumps for Curt Hanson at Fundraiser in Jefferson County, Iowa

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Paul Deaton

Tom Harkin Stumps for Curt Hanson at Fundraiser in Jefferson County, Iowa by Paul Deaton These things often begin with an e-mail exchange, “Another question, do you have enough yellow squash? Our garden is producing way too much for us … Continue reading →

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Americans of a Lesser God

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Americans of a Lesser God Published with permission I had the following published in the Burlington newspaper last Saturday. I offer it here for people to use, distribute further, etc. My essay is a little long and rambling, but I … Continue reading →

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