Monthly Archives: November 2009

When the Paycheck Stops: A Forum on the Economic Crisis to be Held in the Quad Cities

Posted on November 30, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

When the Paycheck Stops: A Forum on the Economic Crisis to be Held in the Quad Cities When the Paycheck Stops:  A Community Meeting for the Unemployed, Under-employed and Anxiously-employed Tues, Dec. 1st, Wed, Dec. 2nd, Thur, Dec. 3rd5:30-7:30pm each … Continue reading →

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Monsanto Falsely Advertised Roundup as Biodegradable

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Monsanto Falsely Advertised Roundup as Biodegradable FoodConsumer.orgFrance's highest court has ruled that U.S. agrochemical giant Monsanto had not told the truth about the safety of its best-selling weed-killer, Roundup. The court confirmed an earlier judgment that Monsanto had falsely advertised … Continue reading →

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Iowa Doesn’t Have to Stink

Posted on November 29, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Doesn't Have to Stink The following is reprinted with permission from the author, an Iowa traveller from Missouri, who posted this e-mail on a list-serve we are on, explaining why she decided to write a letter to Governor Culver.  … Continue reading →

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Rural Iowa Democrats Launch Group, Hold First Event

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Rural Iowa Democrats Launch Group, Hold First Event Calling all rural Iowa Dems!  Now you can join with others to address concerns unique to rural Iowans.  If you are not already on Facebook, you can sign up now and join … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Support President Obama on Iran Policy

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Paul Deaton

My first experience with Iran came after the February 1, 1979 return of the exiled religious leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. I was an Army officer stationed near Wiesbaden, West Germany and members of our unit had been tasked to help … Continue reading →

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Air America and Iowa Progressives Share Gratitudes This Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Air America and Iowa Progressives Share Gratitudes This Thanksgiving Here is Air America's top ten list of things every progressive should be smiling about.  Below that, a few more thankfuls from Iowa progressives.  Happy Thanksgiving! 10) A president who can … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio!! Fallon Forum Takes on Glenn Beck Tonight!

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Talk Radio!  Fallon Forum Takes on Glenn Beck Tonight! Please tune in at 7:00 pm on 98.3 fm or livestream at http://www.983wowfm.com  Call-in (515) 312-0983 Is Beck bad for America? What do you think?

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Iowa Ag Secretary Candidate Francis Thicke Talks to BFIA about rBST, GMOs, CAFOs, and Local Control

Posted on November 25, 2009 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Jay Mattsson] Today in Part II of a BFIA exclusive interview, Francis Thicke discusses his ideas for a better agriculture future for the state of Iowa.  Click here to read Part I.   BFIA:  How do you feel about the … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Update: Science or Rationing?

Posted on November 24, 2009 by altapricehome

Health Care Reform Update: Science or Rationing? by Alta Price, M.D.Health care reform proposals to encourage the scientific study of medical testing or medical treatments will help improve our health and lower costs. The anti-reform myth that comparative effectiveness research … Continue reading →

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Let the Conversation Begin: A Unified Approach to the Economic Crisis

Posted on November 23, 2009 by bfiatracykurowski

Let the Conversation Begin:  A Unified Approach to the Economic Crisis by Tracy Kurowski On December 3, President Obama will convene a summit on jobs. With the national unemployment rate officially in the double-digits, the economic crisis has affected every … Continue reading →

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