Yearly Archives: 2011

Witness in Bellevue, Nebraska

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Paul Deaton

My work on nuclear abolition took me to Bellevue, Nebraska and Offutt Air Force Base which is the home of the U. S. Strategic Command. It is known as STRATCOM, whose mission is to “detect, deter, and prevent attacks against … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Foreign Affairs, Nuclear Disarmament, Peace | 3 Comments

Labor Update: Jobs Rally In Iowa City

Posted on October 3, 2011 by bfiatracykurowski

by Tracy Kurowski Similar to the rallies/occupations now being held across the U.S. on Wall Street, in Seattle, L.A. and other cities where jobless youth – those without occupations – have chosen to instead occupy public spheres of financial institutions, … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Jobs, Labor | 1 Comment

Sunday Funday First Monday Of October Edition

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Does everyone know why the first Monday of October is important? That is correct, Johnnie – the Supreme Court is back in session! Let’s look at some of the good and bad history of the third part of the “checks … Continue reading →

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DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz Packs The House For Dave Loebsack

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Trish Nelson

It was another packed house for a Democratic event in Johnson County last night at an Iowa City fundraiser for 2nd District Congressman Dave Loebsack.  Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee drew a standing room only crowd.  … Continue reading →

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Loebsack on Safe Energy

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Washington, DC Sept. 30, 2011 Dear Constituent: Thank you for contacting me about nuclear energy. I’m honored to represent you. Your opinion is very important to me and my priority is to provide Iowa’s Second District with the best representation … Continue reading →

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California AG Rejects Deal With Banksters

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Dave Bradley

In a surprise move yesterday, California Attorney General Kamala Harris rejected the proposed 50 state deal settlement on mortgage fraud. The negotiations with banking interests are being led by Iowa Atty. General Tom Miller. New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman … Continue reading →

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2012 Election Ready To Be Stolen?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Very disturbing report came out this morning (Wednesday as I write) about how a government agency easily hacked into a real-life Diebold electronic voting machine. The scary part is that with a very limited amount of time and with a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Democratic Events

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Weekend events: State Central Committee meeting in Cedar Rapids; doorknocking in SD 18; College and Young Democrats of Iowa at Drake on Sunday, fundraisers for Loebsack, Braley, Boswell, calling at OFA offices all over. Volunteer for Liz Mathes in Iowa … Continue reading →

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Help Feed The Occupy Wall Street Protestors

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Trish Nelson

emptywheel.net/a-list-of-food-trucks-who-will-deliver-to-occupy-wall-street/ Someone down at Occupy Wall Street noted that a bunch of food trucks are gathering around the protest. Four of them would be able to take orders for the protesters. So if you want to feed those trying to … Continue reading →

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Keep The Majority: Elect Liz Mathis To Iowa Senate

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Special Election November 8 – Click here for an absentee ballot – Vote if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Albuarnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax  Click  here  here  here and  here to find … Continue reading →

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