Monthly Archives: November 2010

Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010

Iowa Marks World Aids Day 2010 December 1, 2010 marks the 22nd annual World AIDS Day Celebration. World AIDS Day is about increasing awareness, fighting prejudice and improving education. The 2010 campaign continues the message of 2009; 'Universal Access and … Continue reading

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Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today?

Is The Lorax An Allegory For America Today? by Dave Bradley I asked my daughter what we could get the grandson for Christmas this year since he will be but six months old at the time. Her response kind of … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

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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Commission on Fiscal Responsibility Wants To Transfer Wealth to the Wealthy

Labor Update: Commission Co-Chairs Want To Transfer Wealth to the Wealthy  by Tracy Kurowski Contact your representatives and your local paper to let them know that you oppose reducing Social Security.On December 1, 2010, the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility … Continue reading

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Civil Disobedience and Iowans

Civil Disobedience and Iowans by Paul Deaton Some Iowans wear civil disobedience like a badge of honor that says I took a stand against injustice and militarization. At the recent vigil at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia, 26 people … Continue reading

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Who Will Appoint Iowa’s Next Supreme Court Justices?

Who Will Appoint Iowa’s Next Supreme Court Justices? by David VanThournoutOne of the questions facing members of the GLBT community and supporters of civil rights in Iowa is; Who will appoint three judges to the now vacant seats on the … Continue reading

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Iowa and the Grand Bargain over New START

Iowa and the Grand Bargain over New START by Paul Deaton “What we do know is that we dislike the quid pro quo haggling between Senator Kyl and the administration over national security, especially when it appears that Senator Kyl … Continue reading

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Give Thanks To Iowa’s Justices

Give Thanks To Iowa's Justices “We are firmly convinced the exclusion of gay and lesbian people from the institution of civil marriage does not substantially further any important governmental objective.”  ~ Varnum vs. Brien OneIowa.org This Thanksgiving, please join us … Continue reading

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Iowans: Don’t Be Hornswoggled

Iowans:  Don't Be Hornswoggled The following is an excerpt from an article by Gene Lyons on Salon.com.  Below, please see our local Iowa action alert. Salon.com Over the past few decades, America's “mainstream media” has been hornswoggled by one big … Continue reading

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Help Unmask the Mystery Senators Blocking Community Radio!

Help Unmask the Mystery Senators Blocking Community Radio! Prometheusradio.orgRead the latest news on our Congressional campaign here How to be a senatorial sleuth:First, look up your senators' phone numbers here, then use the scripts below for your calls! Since the … Continue reading

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