Yearly Archives: 2011

Rep. Steve King: Local Issues Of Little Concern In 4th District Race

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Politico posted an article Monday about the Vilsack v King race and we find  King’s statement about the upcoming campaign rather telling. “King is determined to steer the race toward a high-profile debate on national issues and a referendum on … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on August 15, 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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Welcome to Iowa City, Gov. Perry

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

When I arrived at Hamburg  Inn No. 2 this afternoon, I walked up just in time to hear a staffer tell a CCI member that Texas Governor Perry would neither be taking questions or speaking.  He would go in, have … Continue reading →

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Talking Heads Are Ruining America

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The national conversation desperately needs some original thoughts right now.  Day in and day out, the media feed us the same tired, irrelevant, political sports coverage –  who is winning, how did they do today, making predictions,  keeping score, spinning … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Pre-Labor Day Edition

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Dave Bradley

  Labor Day is nearly here. Where once this holiday was a major point in the calendar year, with the decline of the labor movement in recent years the holiday to celebrate workers and their work has diminished also. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Just Stop It

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Newt Gingrich laid out the case for Republicans at an event in Muscatine last night and I am tired of the narrative. It is reflected in his statement, quoted in the Muscatine Journal, “virtually everybody in this room believes that … Continue reading →

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New Apostolic Reformation Behind Rick Perry’s Candidacy

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Dave Bradley

As summer winds down, let me guess that you, like me, have enjoyed plenty of sweet corn and tomatoes bought from farmstands and farmer’s markets across the state this summer. Despite the incredible heat, the just out of the field … Continue reading →

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GOP Candidates Say Pledge of Allegiance To Grover Norquist In Ames

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

This calls to mind the words of Maya Angelou, “When people show you who they are, believe them.”    

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Christie Vilsack Receives Emily’s List Endorsement

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Rollcall.com EMILY’s List endorsed its first five House candidates of the 2012 cycle today. The group announced it is officially backing Tammy Duckworth in Illinois, Lois Frankel in Florida, Ann McLane Kuster in New Hampshire, Ann Kirkpatrick in Arizona and … Continue reading →

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Food And Water Watch Takes On Big Ag With Iowa Tour

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Watching movies, going to farmers markets, sampling local foods, touring urban farms and attending volunteer training.  What could be better?  Check out these upcoming events being held by Food & Water Watch around the state as they embark on a … Continue reading →

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