Monthly Archives: February 2011

Union Busting Koch Brothers Style

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Union Busting Koch Brothers Style by Dave BradleyYesterday morning I was tipped off to check out Amy Goodman’s interview of Matt Taibi on DemocracyNow!  In this interview Taibi explains how states lost billions upon billions, investing in those bogus mortgage-backed … Continue reading →

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Mural Triumphs Over Iowa GOP

Posted on February 23, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

Mural Triumphs Over Iowa GOP political commentary by John Shumaker well Jackson Pollock is prepared with some fresh paint in day glo acrylic colors to SPLASH Des Moines and Splatter that right wing cabal down there to kingdom come and … Continue reading →

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Iowa We Are One Rally – Delayed Liveblog

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa We Are One Rally –  Delayed Liveblog  [editor's note:  DMReg reports 800;  Politics.com 1000 union supporters compared to 120 tea partiers. View a 360 video of the rally here. Hear Braley's speech here]by Paul Deaton Four members of Veterans … Continue reading →

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WE ARE ONE RALLY IN DES MOINES TODAY

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

WE ARE ONE RALLY IN DES MOINES TODAY

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The People's House – Wisconsin State Capitol

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The People's House – Wisconsin State Capitol Some friends from Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility were in Madison Wisconsin for a conference this weekend and took this photograph. Thanks!

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on February 21, 2011 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: We Are One Rally

Posted on February 21, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: We Are One Rally Tuesday by Tracy Kurowski [Editor's Note:  Tune in now to Bradshaw, Iowa's other progressive talk show at 98.3 wow fm, 1-4 pm weekdays. He's talking about why everybody needs unions to survive and what … Continue reading →

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Is Iowa Ready For Its Own “Fightin’ Bob” Fest?

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Is Iowa Ready For Its Own “Fightin' Bob” Fest? by Dave Bradley Kudos to Wisconsin. Standing up to the manufactured “crisis.”Made me think of “Fightin' Bob” LaFollette, their former governor.As many of you know there is an annual “Fightin' Bob … Continue reading →

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DOD to Continue to Sponsor NASCAR

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

DOD to Continue to Sponsor NASCAR by Paul Deaton Following the debate in the US House of Representatives over the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution was something like raking sand in the desert. A tedious task at the end of … Continue reading →

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Effective Advocacy for Iowa Progressives

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Effective Advocacy for Iowa Progressives by Paul Deaton One of Blog for Iowa's goals is to be a resource for progressives. We frequently post action alerts that urge advocacy on progressive causes and if you are like most of our … Continue reading →

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