Yearly Archives: 2011

It is Time to End Our Longest War

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

As we mark the tenth anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan on October 7, we have to ask ourselves, why are we still there? What constitutes victory? Will we stay ten more years? Each month we spend billions of dollars … Continue reading →

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The Shackles Of Babylon

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

The Shackles of Babylon by John Shumaker Breathe in the new something is afoot those who’ve stolen the loot are beginning to be surrounded down on Wall St there’s an occupation it’s sweeping the ENTIRE nation sweeping all these crooksters … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore: Occupy Wall Street Is All Of Our Voices

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Trish Nelson

New York City does not allow use of amplification so the Occupy Wall Street movement is relying on  the human microphone for speeches and communication.  The crowd repeats the words of the speaker so everyone can hear.  The unintended consequence … Continue reading →

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Tom Vilsack On Maddow: The Democratization Of Technology

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Secretary of Agriculture and former Governor of Iowa Tom Vilsack made an appearance on the Rachel Maddow Show Wednesday to discuss the expansion of broadband internet to rural areas.  Vilsack said the plan will “put people to work immediately.”  Watch: … Continue reading →

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Occupy Iowa Holds First Iowa City General Assembly

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Tonight in Iowa City a group of more than a hundred people formed a “general assembly” in Public Space One and decided to occupy nearby College Green Park beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Friday, October 7. This action is an … Continue reading →

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#OCCUPY Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Fairfield, Mason City, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, ISU

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

OCCUPY Iowa website: occupyiowa.wordpress.com/ Occupy IOWA Facebook page facebook.com/OccupyIOWA Twitter: #OCCUPYIOWA     OCCUPATIONS AROUND IOWA: Occupy ISU Thursday, October 13 · 12:00pm – 3:00pm Central Campus in front of Campanile and Beardshear Hall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/occupy ISU   1st General … Continue reading →

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Call On Congress To Stop Trade Deals

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Dear Dave, You don’t hear from me often. I spend most of my time on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress, making the voices of working people heard in front of lawmakers and educating them about what’s important. But … Continue reading →

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CODEPINK Coming To Iowa

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Trish Nelson

CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY One Woman’s Struggle and Triumph Wednesday, October 5 7:30 – 9:30 pm Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Featuring guest speaker: DIANE WILSON • Award-Winning International Environmental and Human Rights Activist • CODEPINK Co-founder • Two-time Bioneers Speaker • … Continue reading →

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Rally to End Our War in Afghanistan

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

[Update: See Ed Flaherty’s letter to the editor in Tuesday’s  Iowa City Press-Citizen, How Many Troops Must Die In Afghanistan?] Rally to End Our War in Afghanistan Meet at 4:30 PM on Friday, Oct 7th at the southeast corner of … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on October 3, 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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