Monthly Archives: May 2011

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-8:00 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: Boeing V National Labor Relations Board

Posted on May 23, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Boeing V National Labor Relations Board by Tracy Kurowski It’s the Confederates Versus the Union 150 years later, same horrible story of bigoted plutocratic stubbornness and the inevitable success of the people. The good news about the stink … Continue reading →

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Progressives and Iowa Food Prices

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Progressives and Iowa Food Prices by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is first in a series of articles about food and food pricing].Why would a lime would cost $0.69 in one store and $0.44 in another five miles away, a … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Gridlock, Faith and Phone Calls by Paul Deaton On Wednesday, Meghan Malloy of Iowa Independent reported that Governor Branstad's office received 204 calls over the budget gridlock in Des Moines. We are reporting on 204 phone calls? This is … Continue reading →

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Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Veterans for Peace Organizes Second Iowa Chapter by Paul DeatonWhen a descendent of founding father John Adams was in Iowa this week, it was occasion to take notice. Elliott Adams, President of Veterans for Peace, was here for a series … Continue reading →

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Making a Choice in the Choice of the Choiceless Voiceless

Posted on May 19, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

Making a Choice in the Choice of the Choiceless Voiceless by John Shumaker I had to make a choice I had no Choicewhat CHOICE was I to make what Choice was I SUPPOSED to makeI was eighteen years old Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Gronstal to Iowans: Call Branstad’s Office to Object to Budget Cuts

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Gronstal to Iowans: Call Branstad’s Office to Object to Budget Cuts It is now obvious that Governor Branstad is following in Wisconsin Governor Walker's footsteps by taking orders from the national GOP, and actively working against what is best for … Continue reading →

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Help Retire Steve King: Christie Vilsack Listening Tour in Mason City Thursday

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Help Retire Steve King: Christie Vilsack Listening Tour in Mason City Thursday Thursday, Christie Vilsack will be in Mason City at the Iowa Works/Region 2 office, 600 S. Pierce Ave. at 8:30 a.m.At 9 a.m., she will greet supporters at … Continue reading →

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Tip Of The Hat To The GOP House Freshmen

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Tip Of The Hat To The GOP House Freshmen by Dave Bradley Let us give a tip of the hat to the Republican House freshmen for what has to be one of the funniest videos of all time. After a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: The Fallon Forum’s Final Broadcast?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: The Fallon Forum's Final Broadcast? 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 the … Continue reading →

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