Monthly Archives: August 2011

Sunday Funday – Pre-Labor Day Edition

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dave Bradley

  Labor Day is nearly here. Where once this holiday was a major point in the calendar year, with the decline of the labor movement in recent years the holiday to celebrate workers and their work has diminished also. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Just Stop It

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Newt Gingrich laid out the case for Republicans at an event in Muscatine last night and I am tired of the narrative. It is reflected in his statement, quoted in the Muscatine Journal, “virtually everybody in this room believes that … Continue reading →

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New Apostolic Reformation Behind Rick Perry’s Candidacy

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Dave Bradley

As summer winds down, let me guess that you, like me, have enjoyed plenty of sweet corn and tomatoes bought from farmstands and farmer’s markets across the state this summer. Despite the incredible heat, the just out of the field … Continue reading →

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GOP Candidates Say Pledge of Allegiance To Grover Norquist In Ames

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This calls to mind the words of Maya Angelou, “When people show you who they are, believe them.”    

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Christie Vilsack Receives Emily’s List Endorsement

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Rollcall.com EMILY’s List endorsed its first five House candidates of the 2012 cycle today. The group announced it is officially backing Tammy Duckworth in Illinois, Lois Frankel in Florida, Ann McLane Kuster in New Hampshire, Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona and … Continue reading →

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Food And Water Watch Takes On Big Ag With Iowa Tour

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Watching movies, going to farmers markets, sampling local foods, touring urban farms and attending volunteer training.  What could be better?  Check out these upcoming events being held by Food & Water Watch around the state as they embark on a … Continue reading →

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Romney: “Corporations Are People”

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Sorry, America,  he wasn’t joking.  He thinks this is a winning campaign message.  We do hate to use precious blog space covering Republicans, but we just could not resist this one.  Watch:    

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President Obama Speaking In Michigan

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I just caught the last part of President Obama’s speech where he hammers congress (doesn’t say Republicans but we know who he’s talking about) for not doing their job. Pundits are saying he’s fiery..  (well, he did tell Cantor if … Continue reading →

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MSNBC In Iowa To Cover Christie Vilsack And Ames Straw Poll

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Yes, we know it says Straw Poll-Free Zone right at the top of the page, but we have to pander to Google just like everyone else… MSNBC’s “The Daily Rundown” has joined the media circus in Iowa for the big … Continue reading →

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Democratic Gains In Wisconsin Recall Election Advance Progressive Politics

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Pay no attention to the media reports of the Wisconsin recall election being a big win for the GOP.  It was not. John Nichols, Washington correspondent for The Nation magazine and Wisconsin native has been reporting from Wisconsin ever since … Continue reading →

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