Monthly Archives: April 2012

99% Spring Is Coming To Your Town April 9-15

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Trish Nelson

dailykos.com A coalition of dozens of community organizations; unions; and civil rights, environmental, student, and activist groups is organizing the 99% Spring, with a goal of training 100,000 people in direct action the week of April 9-15. Trainings will be … Continue reading →

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Coca-Cola To Pull Support From ALEC Over Voter Suppression Efforts

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Trish Nelson

UPDATE:  And Pepsi!  http://www.npr.org/2012/04/05/150013705/boycotts-hitting-group-behind-stand-your-ground Thinkprogress.org/ Prompted by a petition campaign by the progressive advocacy group Color of Change, Coca-Cola has pulled its support from ALEC, a right-wing corporate-funded front group which has been pushing voter restriction efforts around the country. … Continue reading →

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How To Use A Freedom Of Information Request To Expose ALEC

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Trish Nelson

politicususa.com/alec-foi-request/ Democracy lovers, below is an article that lays out how to do a FOI request to expose legislators who belong to ALEC.  We already know that in Iowa, all House members’ ALEC dues are paid automatically at taxpayer expense.  … Continue reading →

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How The Koch Brothers Made The Left Blame Obama

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Powerful article.  “We are in the battle of our lives. And we are in danger of losing. The enemy is men in Brooks Brothers suits.” addictinginfo.org/the-koch-brothers-and-the-theft-of-the-american-dream/ “These traitors to the American Dream have spread their tentacles throughout our government. They … Continue reading →

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AARP to MidAmerican Energy: Quit Trying to Fool Iowans

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

DES MOINES — AARP leaders are taking on MidAmerican Energy false portrayal of the Association’s position on nuclear power and attempts to shift away the focus from what HF 561 really does in their ads.  AARP doesn’t oppose nuclear power, … Continue reading →

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Fallon Forum Will Take On Corporate Media On New Show

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Starting TODAY at NOON you can stream The Fallon Forum at fallonforum.com   “Des Moines’ original progressive talk-show host, Bradshaw, has been off the airwaves since he was dumped by Cumulus Broadcasting last fall. He helps Ed kick off the … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

  Retiring Senate President Jack Kibbie of Emmetsburg helped create Iowa’s nationally recognized community college system. I’m working closely with him so Southeastern Community College and Eastern Iowa Community College as well as other community colleges can do even more … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The media has arrived at the Black Teen = Violent Thug = No Crime part of the Trayvon Martin tragedy… http://t.co/…— @SharkFu via web (Tweet) The Greatest Canadian With the PPACA being adjudicated in the Supreme Court one can’t help … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Palm Sunday Edition

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Ok – No fair using fingers or palms on this one. Last week many of you failed the 8th grade science exam. Do you want to stay in junior high forever? Here is another chance. If you fail this, I … Continue reading →

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