Monthly Archives: September 2011

Steve King Shirks Responsibility, Blames Victims

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Are you a victim of the economic recession?  Has your job been shipped overseas? Have you lost your job due to some other reason beyond your control and now because there are so few jobs out there, you can’t find … Continue reading →

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AttackWatch Launches, But Is It Good Strategy To Combat Lies With Facts?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Sadly,  in this day and age of corporate media and the right wing propaganda machine, the truth is probably not enough to win the media wars.  Research shows, and as BFIA has posted about previously (see:  New Study: Don’t Argue … Continue reading →

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34th Annual Harkin Steak Fry Sunday

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

I am sending you a quick note to share an exciting update about the upcoming Steak Fry. I am thrilled to announce that my friend Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont will be joining us at the 34th Annual Harkin Steak … Continue reading →

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Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

from Mike Carberry, Director of Green State Solutions: I would like to make sure everyone knows about the Small & Community Windpower 2011 Conference and Exhibition in Des Moines, IA, on September 15-17, 2011. Produced by AWEA (American Wind Energy … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years Of The Prairie Progressive

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2011 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr.!! Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244.  Co-editors of The Prairie Progressive are Jeff Cox … Continue reading →

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Tell Congress: Pass The American Jobs Act

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

A Bill to provide tax relief for American workers and businesses, to put workers back on the job while rebuilding and modernizing America, and to provide pathways back to work for Americans looking for jobs. Click here to read the … Continue reading →

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Tonight On The Fallon Forum: Perry Fiddles While Texas Burns

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

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 conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading →

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Honor 9/11 Victims By Bringing Home Troops

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Our friend Ed Flaherty spoke at a 9/11 commemoration in Iowa City yesterday.  Here are his remarks. We all speak today of healing, understanding and peacemaking. The images of Sept. 11, 2001 are etched in our minds.  But we need … Continue reading →

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Fighting Bob Fest 10

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

 They only call it class war when we fight back… Fighting Bob Fest 10 – September 11, 2011 The 10th Anniversary of Fighting Bob Fest is moving to Madison! With: Dennis Kucinich, Thom Hartmann, Jim Hightower, Greg Palast, Bernie Sanders, … Continue reading →

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Incompetence And 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Dave Bradley

This week I will forego the normal Sunday Funday post. The anniversary of the only attack on the American mainland seems hardly the time for game playing. Things will be back to normal next week. There is an aspect to … Continue reading →

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