Monthly Archives: February 2011

WHO Will Replace Steve Deace?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

We’ll have to wait and see what happens next at WHO, but for the moment, let’s call it a victory for civility and sanity that one right-winger in Iowa just lost his microphone. May we suggest some happier possibilities… … Continue reading →

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Bob Vander Plaats: Anti-Civil Rights Hate Mongering

Posted on February 10, 2011 by bfiaguestwriter

[by David Van Thournout] Civil rights are something that we have to pay for with blood, sweat and tears. And fear based hate speech is something we not only have to listen to, but respond passionately and articulately to. We … Continue reading →

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Iowa Republican Caucus-Goers Focus Group on Fox News

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Republican Caucus-Goers Focus Group on Fox News by Trish NelsonThe Iowa Independent reported yesterday that Fox News did a focus group of Iowa GOP caucus-goers and it turns out that some in the group tend to believe things that … Continue reading →

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Iowa Anti-Gay Group Stoops To New Low

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Anti-Gay Group Stoops To New Low Bob Vander Plaats of the Iowa Family Policy Center, claims his conservative group that is trying to repeal same-sex marriage, is “more interested in restoring biblical values than slandering gay people.” This does … Continue reading →

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No Island Keeps Its Silence

Posted on February 9, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

No Island Keeps Its Silence by John Shumaker Are we up to itInto the firewith ire with Eire with desirethe fierce burning passion of Freedomwhen you throw off your shackles when you say I'm not going to be afraid … Continue reading →

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Great Start For Republicans In Iowa Legislature?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Great Start For Republicans In Iowa Legislature? by Dave Bradley Iowa House republicans hit a new low last week, voting 100% for a resolution that would put a constitutional ban on same sex marriage in the Iowa constitution. That means … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on February 8, 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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President Obama Talks With Bill O’Reilly Before Super Bowl

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

President Obama v. Bill O'Reilly We finally broke down and watched this and were surprised to find it's not as bad as we thought it was going to be, based on past experience and comments we've heard. Some of our … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: 40,000 TSA Workers Win Collective Bargaining Rights

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update: 40,000 TSA Workers Win Collective Bargaining Rights submitted by Tracy Kurowski Rights are a sound first step, says AFGE afge.org After a nine-year battle to secure workplace protections for Transportation Security Administration employees, the American Federation of Government … Continue reading →

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USDA Releases Revised Dietary Guidelines

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

USDA Releases Revised Dietary Guidelines by Paul Deaton This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the results of its mandated five year scientific review of its dietary guidelines. Robert Post, Deputy Director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy … Continue reading →

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