Monthly Archives: August 2010

Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Stop Dittmer's Iowa Hog Lot Expansion by Paul Deaton“Expanding the amount of ammonia emitted in Scott County, which the additional capacity of Dittmer's hog lot would do, combined with the heavy industry already there would create additional fine particulate matter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Farming, Local Events, Main Page | 2 Comments

Net Neutrality and Rural Iowa

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Net Neutrality and Rural Iowa by Paul Deaton “…the management of network discrimination (how packets of data are prioritized) on routers owned by large corporations is a matter in the public interest. Most of us have not questioned how this … Continue reading →

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An Iowan Calls out Heritage Action on its Deception

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan Calls out Heritage Action on its Deception by Paul Deaton “it is important that Blog for Iowa be a voice to counter the claims of a group that would Stop START without regard for the dangers such an … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Support New START

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Should Support New START by Paul Deaton “It's not about ratification. According to the State Department press conference, we are confident about ratification. It is about a verification process for the Russian nuclear program and the related national security … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Veteran For Peace Remembers Tonkin Gulf Resolution

Posted on August 12, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

An Iowa Veteran For Peace Remembers Tonkin Gulf Resolution by Ed Flaherty Early August is filled with poignant anniversaries–Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Nixon's resignation.  Another to ponder. Aug 7, 1964:  The US Senate, with an 88-2 vote and the US House, with … Continue reading →

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Big Government In A Small Iowa Town

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Big Government In A Small Iowa Town Reprinted with permission from The Prairie Progressive From the August 2010 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa's oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr. to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City … Continue reading →

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Iowans Lose As Wedge Issues Favored by Corporate Media

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowans Lose As Wedge Issues Favored by Corporate Media  by Dave BradleyFavored:  2. endowed with special advantages or gifts.  3.  providing preferential treatmentAs the 2010 mid-term election lurches toward a climax, the corporate news media continues to drive the conversations … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Quad City Federation of Labor Opposes Korean Free Trade Agreement

Posted on August 9, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update:  Quad City Federation of Labor Opposes Korean Free Trade Agreement by Tracy Kurowski Last week, Jerry Messer, President, Quad City Federation of Labor, and over 40 labor leaders  expressed disagreement with Bobby Schilling, Republican opponent to Congressman Phil … Continue reading →

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Iowans Won't be Distracted by this Anchor Baby Talk

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowans Won't be Distracted by this Anchor Baby Talk by Paul Deaton “'It was 'a mistake' to allow American-born children of illegal immigrants to become citizens automatically…. We can’t just have people swimming across the river having children here — … Continue reading →

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