Monthly Archives: October 2010

Blog for Iowa Talks Politics

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Talks Politics On Monday October 11, Blog for Iowa participated in a panel discussion on a new local access television program called “Talking with Yale Cohn.” Host Yale Cohn included Paul Deaton from Blog for Iowa and … Continue reading →

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2nd District Debate: Loebsack v Miller-Meeks Delayed Live-Blog

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Trish Nelson

2nd District Debate: Loebsack v Miller-Meeks Delayed Live-Blog Mt. Mercy UniversityOctober 12, 2010 Pre-Debate Rally: Probably more MM supporters..they were certainly screechier, one in particular…they used a couple of rather interesting chants: “We're not paid!” (what was that about?) and … Continue reading →

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Union Member in Keokuk, Iowa: ‘We want to work’

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Union Member in Keokuk, Iowa: 'We want to work' Dailygate.com By Steve Dunn/Managing EditorFor the second time in eight days, locked out Roquette America, Inc. workers Thursday asked the Keokuk City Council for support.“All we want is our jobs … Continue reading →

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Government Too Important To Leave To Business

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Government Too Important To Leave To Business by Dave Bradley Some things are simply too important to leave to business. Republicans often have two mantras that are meant to disparage government in the space of a few words. One is … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on October 11, 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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Early Voting in Polk County Starting Tuesday, October 12

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Early Voting in Polk County Starting Tuesday, October 12 Polk County Satellite Voting Locations can be found at the Polk County Auditor website. Satellite Hours: Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 PM If … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Cranky Compassionate Joe Bagean

Posted on October 11, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Cranky Compassionate Joe Bagean A book review by Tracy Kurowski It wasn’t until after first the French and Brits heralded Edgar Allan Poe that we were able to recognize the lyrical genius of our own Native Son. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/eapoe.htm  … Continue reading →

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A Blog for Iowa 350 Day Message

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Blog for Iowa 350 Day Message by Paul Deaton “an idea, a relationship, can go extinct, just like an animal or a plant. The idea in this case is 'nature,' the separate and wild province, the world apart from … Continue reading →

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Immigration: The Non-issue in the Iowa Midterms

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Immigration: The Non-issue in the Iowa Midterms by Paul Deaton “Crimes should be prosecuted, but living in peace with our neighbors is no crime.“ Whether undocumented immigrants living in Iowa are an issue in the 2010 midterms is an open … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Roxanne Conlin on Corporate Accountability

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Roxanne Conlin on Corporate Accountability (Editor's Note: The following speech by U.S. Senate Candidate Roxanne Conlin was given on October 6, 2010 at the Iowa Democratic Party Headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa. The prepared remarks are re-printed in their … Continue reading →

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