Yearly Archives: 2011

The Unelected That Run The GOP

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Dave Bradley

by Dave Bradley One of the things that galls me most about Republicans is that at the top of their party is unelected individuals and groups who set the tone, make the policies and create the environment for politics not … Continue reading →

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Branstad Coming To A Town Near You!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Branstad Coming To A Town Near You Terry Branstad is touring the state this week to continue lying (why not just say it!) about Iowa’s finances so that he and his fellow GOP legislators can serve their corporate masters by … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-8:00 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 … Continue reading →

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President Obama Should Make Recess Appointment For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Posted on June 6, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

President Obama Should Make Recess Appointment For Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Dear Friend,Earlier this month, 44 Republican Senators pledged to filibuster thenomination of anyone to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureauunless the agency itself is significantly weakened.This threat makes it … Continue reading →

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An Iowan on Biodiversity and Seed Banks

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

An Iowan on Biodiversity and Seed Banks by Paul Deaton Ari LeVaux asserted on AlterNet last week, “How Seed Banks, Vaults and Exchanges are Saving Our Food from Disaster.” It is hard to argue with preserving seeds to maintain crop … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from John Edwards’ Iowa Campaign

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Paul Deaton

On Friday, June 3, John Edwards, the former North Carolina Senator and two time presidential candidate, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy, illegal campaign fund usage and making false statements. Click here to read the … Continue reading →

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Ideology and Iowa Food Prices

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Ideology and Iowa Food Prices by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is the second article in a Blog for Iowa series about food and food pricing in Iowa, centered around a comparison shopping trip to buy ingredients for a bowl … Continue reading →

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Teachers Unions And The Strength Of The Profession

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Teachers Unions And The Strength Of The Profession by Mary Mascher— Representative Mary Mascher of Iowa City has served in the Iowa House since 1994The Iowa State Teachers Association (ISTA) was founded in 1854, eight years after Iowa became a … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-8:00 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 … Continue reading →

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Groups Who Should Not Vote For Republicans

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Groups Who Should Not Vote For Republicans by Dave Bradley Republicans are in control in state houses around the country. Through legislation and cuts in the budget for certain segments of society and public pronouncements, voters get a clear picture … Continue reading →

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