Monthly Archives: March 2012

Sunday Funday – Native American history.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Dave Bradley

This is a set of questions I made up for a trivia contest a couple year ago. Americans lack of knowledge of the original natives is amazingly low.These questions just touch on a few highlights. 1) Native American population has … Continue reading →

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Courtney Report March 1, 2012

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Upcoming public forums 3/3/2012 9 a.m. Muscatine Legislative Forum 3/3/2012 11:15 a.m. Wapello Legislative Forum 3/17/2012 7:15 a.m. Burlington Eggs & Issues At Greater Burlington Partnership 610 N. 4th Street, Suite 200 3/17/2012 9:15 a.m. West Burlington Legislative Forum At … Continue reading →

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Why Can’t Republicans Tell The Truth?

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Dave Bradley

As I watch listen to the Republican Presidential candidates, as I listen to political talk on radio, as I read stories online one question pops into my mind over and over – Why can’t Republican politicians and apologists for their … Continue reading →

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Iowa SOS Cites Two People Trying To Vote As “Voter Fraud”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

SOS Matt Schultz  appears to be taking his voter-suppressing marching orders straight from the corporate bill mill ALEC. We couldn’t help but laugh out loud when Schulz used his Twitter feed in a transparent, lame attempt to pass off  two … Continue reading →

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Friday Food Talk: Occupying Big Food

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Here is an excerpt from an interesting article we spotted on Alternet.org about why we need to get over BIG FOOD now.  Hey hey ho ho big food’s got to go!  Here’s why: by Christopher D. Cook,  author of Diet … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin on Iran

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Paul Deaton

March 1, 2012 Washington, D.C. Dear Constituent: Thank you for contacting me about U.S. relations with Iran. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and concerns on these important matters. I am deeply concerned about the possibility that Iran may obtain nuclear … Continue reading →

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Bob Kerrey Sings, Democrats Dance

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

This is an amazing video of one of the most touching and authentic moments in politics ever. Lawrence O’Donnell devoted a large portion of his show to Kerrey last night after his surprise announcement that he will run for his … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing On Education Reform Bill HF 2380

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa House has scheduled a public hearing on the Education Reform Bill HF 2380. We want to hear comments from parents, teachers and students about the proposed bill.  After the Governor released a blueprint for education last fall, legislators … Continue reading →

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