Monthly Archives: January 2010

After Action on a Third Special Election in Iowa

Posted on January 23, 2010 by Paul Deaton

After Action on a Third Special Election in Iowa by Paul Deaton “The Johnson County special election may be a bellwether for what to expect in the 2010 general election campaign.”The Iowa Democratic Party noted Janelle Rettig’s election win on … Continue reading →

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An Iowan's Hope on Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan's Hope on Nuclear Disarmament by Paul Deaton “There is a broad and growing bipartisan consensus among the national security and military establishment that in order to combat the threats of a post-9/11 world – such as those demonstrated … Continue reading →

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The Lesson of Massachusetts: Conservadems Got it Wrong

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Conservadems Got It Wrong – Democrats Must Lead to Win in 2010 Democracyforamerica.com Last night, Democrats lost Ted Kennedy's Senate seat in a bitter special election. This is already a sad day for all of us who loved Ted Kennedy. … Continue reading →

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A Night Out in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – The Laramie Project

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Trish Nelson

A Night Out in Cedar Rapids – The Laramie Project We received this e-mail from Congressman Dave Loebsack this week. A night out in Cedar Rapids…reminded of more than expectedTerry and I attended the Laramie Project Friday evening.  The documentary … Continue reading →

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Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit

Posted on January 19, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Report on SEIU/Change That Works Health Care Affordability Summit By Caroline VernonWashington, DC – On January 13th, SEIU/Change That Works and health care reform coalition partners mobilized labor members and health care advocates from across the country for a national … Continue reading →

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Martin Luther King's Dream and Labor Movement Intertwined

Posted on January 18, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Martin Luther King's Dream and Labor Movement Intertwined by Tracy Kurowski When Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was slain on April 4, 1968, he was in Memphis, Tennessee supporting striking sanitation workers who had been in a long and violent … Continue reading →

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Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Senator Grassley, Iowans and the Mainstream Media by Paul Deaton “…as long as the mainstream news media fails to cover the influence of powerful interests, there will be a need in society for citizens to participate in its events…”Attending a … Continue reading →

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START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa

Posted on January 16, 2010 by Paul Deaton

START and Senator Grassley in Williamsburg, Iowa by Paul Deaton “Nuclear disarmament represents a long term commitment to reducing and eventually eliminating the threat of nuclear weapons. President Obama has suggested that his dream of a world without nuclear weapons … Continue reading →

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What Iowans are Saying About Haiti

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Roger Ailes, Sarah Palin and the Murdoch Kids – The End of Fox News As We Know It?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Sarah Palin, Roger Ailes, and the Murdoch Kids – The End of Fox News As We Know It? From our “It's the Media, Stupid….” file:  Here is a tasty morsel we found on Huffpo about what is going on behind … Continue reading →

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