Monthly Archives: November 2011

SD-18 Vote For Liz Mathis Today

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Special Election November 8 Senate District 18 – Vote for Liz Mathis if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Alburnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax.  Click  here  here  here and  here to find out … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Grassroots, Kochs, And Occupations

Posted on November 7, 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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Kochs Influence State Politics Through ALEC

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Election Day is tomorrow. Vote for Liz Mathis in SD-18.  See below for links to voting information, how to help, and donating.  If the Republicans win this seat, the door will be open for ALEC legislation including union-busting measures and … Continue reading →

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Sunyata Sun

Posted on November 7, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

by John Shumaker it’s in the wee hours the WE hours before cultural trance sets in and everybody does their learned behaviors and everyone does it all over again it’s a few days before 11~11~11 many folks have a different … Continue reading →

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Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Catholics back labor It was very good to see that the Iowa Catholic Conference issued a pro-labor statement this week. Growing up Catholic, one thing I remember quite well is that the aims of the Catholic Church often lined up … Continue reading →

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Lesson from the 1980 Iowa Caucuses

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The letter began, “tonight is an exciting evening for Iowa Democrats. As the first state to begin the presidential delegate selection process, the eyes of the nation are truly on Iowa.” It was from Ed Campbell, chairman of the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – The War To End All Wars.

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 2011 we remember once again the armistice that was meant to be the end to the War that would end all Wars or The Great War. Sadly … Continue reading →

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What Liz Mathis’ Election Means

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Tuesday is an off-year election. Usually in the off year there are few races of much interest, and those mostly in some city or town election. But this year in Iowa there is a race of major significance. That is … Continue reading →

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Help Ohio! Repeal SB5

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Almost 25 million people are unemployed, underemployed or have stopped looking for work—and wages are essentially flat. The middle class is shrinking. Working people—the 99%—are told to sacrifice more while the rich keep getting richer. And now Ohio workers—including nurses, … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Ways You Can Help Take Your Country Back This Weekend

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

1 – Participate in Bank Transfer Day Nov. 5 Saturday, November 5 · 9:00am – 5:00pm FOR MORE INFO: http://facebook.com/nov.fifth Together we can ensure that these banking institutions will always remember the 5th of November. If we shift our funds … Continue reading →

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