Monthly Archives: July 2011

What is Important – Part 3

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Dave Bradley

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This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio: Braley To Speak On Why We Need To Get Out Of Afghanistan

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio: Braley To Speak On Why We Need To Get Out Of Afghanistan Most Iowans can't hear this amazing radio program over the publicly owned airwaves but thanks to the free and open internet, … Continue reading →

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A Brief Note on ALEC

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Dave Bradley

A Brief Note on ALEC by Dave Bradley This has been a very busy time for my family. Therefore, I have been a bit remiss in pursuit of the story on ALEC. However, John Nichols of the Nation magazine has … Continue reading →

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Is Howard Dean Really Michelle Bachmann’s Role Model?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Is Howard Dean Really Michelle Bachmann's Role Model? by Trish Nelson As long as we're all just sitting around waiting to see what happens on the debt ceiling, it seems like a good time for a nice long rant about … Continue reading →

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Can Republicans Get Elected Without Fraud And Treason?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Can Republicans Get Elected Without Fraud And  Treason? Thom Hartmann is the nation's #1 progressive talker according to Talkers magazine.  The Thom Hartmann Program radio show is heard on 120 affiliates, (none of course in Iowa) and Hartmann also has … Continue reading →

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It’s Official: Vilsack v King In Iowa’s New District 4

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It's Official:  Vilsack v King In Iowa's New District 4 “We need leaders willing to lower their voices and start lifting their sights”

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Iowans March On Terrace Hill To Protest Branstad Agenda

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowans March On Terrace Hill To Protest Branstad Agenda Accusing Branstad of “reverse Robin Hood policies, stealing from the poor to give to the rich,”  Iowa CCI members, union activists and regular people protested governor Branstad's pro-corporate, anti-people agenda Saturday. … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on July 18, 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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Vilsack Announcement Events

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Vilsack Announcement Events Tuesday July 19 Christie Vilsack is expected to announce her challenge of U.S. Rep. Steve King for a seat in Congress Ames 8:30 a.m. Iowa State University Memorial Union2229 Lincoln WayLINK Sioux City 1:00 p.m. Western Iowa … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Hearings Today Over NLRB Proposed Rules For Organizing

Posted on July 18, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Hearings Today Over NLRB Proposed Rules For Organizing by Tracy KurowskiOn June 21st, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) proposed new rules  dealing with union elections, a process that has not been significantly changed since the Taft Hartley … Continue reading →

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