Yearly Archives: 2011

There is Hope in Iowa

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Paul Deaton

It was a chilly 58 degrees as the University Democrats met for an ice cream social in Iowa City Park on Friday. A good sized group of citizens and students turned out to hear Iowa Democratic Party Chair Sue Dvorsky … Continue reading →

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This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowans can’t hear this amazing radio program over the publicly owned airwaves but thanks to the free and open internet, we can still get it online.  Check out this incredible line-up of guests and topics on Ring of Fire this … Continue reading →

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Moving Planet Day September 24 – Local Events In Iowa

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Trish Nelson

moving-planet.org Moving Planet September 24, 2011 Moving Planet will be a day to put our demands for climate action into motion—marching, biking, skating—calling for the world to go beyond fossil fuels. WHY: For too long, our leaders have denied and … Continue reading →

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Special Election Could Affect Marriage Equality In Iowa

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Trish Nelson

oneiowa.org We need your help to protect equality in Iowa. We are facing a special election and marriage equality hangs in the balance. Senator Swati Dandekar is resigning and her seat in the Iowa State Senate will be filled by … Continue reading →

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Why The News From NPR To The Networks Doesn’t Tell The Truth

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Trish Nelson

We hope you enjoy this 8 1/2 minute video by Thom Hartmann explaining how  “right wing talking points have infected newsrooms all across America so that even NPR can’t distinguish between actual honest reporting and Frank Lutz’s poll tested right … Continue reading →

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Liz Mathis for Senate District 18

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

[Update: To volunteer go to keepthemajority.com/]. It has been heard from a number of sources, and she made it official. Liz Mathis, former local television news anchor for KWWL and KCRG is a Democratic candidate to replace Swati Dandekar in … Continue reading →

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Democrats Must Win Special Election November 8 In Iowa Senate District 18

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Trish Nelson

September 19, 2011 Dear Friend, Late last week, a member of the Iowa Senate Democrats retired early and there will be a special election in Linn County on November 8th of this year which will decide whether Democrats keep the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Climate Change

Posted on September 19, 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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Cedar Rapids, Sioux City “IN.”

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

iowacaucus.com Obama Campaign Offices Open In Cedar Rapids, Sioux City September 20 President Obama’s re-election campaign effort, Organizing for America, hosts office opening parties and phone banks for volunteers and supporters in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City on Tuesday, Sept. … Continue reading →

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Why Would Steve King Oppose Your Local Post Office?

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Before everyone carried cell phones 24-7 (not really that long ago), during RAGBRAI when our group of riders would find ourselves separated from one another, we always fell back on one fail-safe plan:   Meet At The Post Office. No matter … Continue reading →

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