Monthly Archives: June 2012

Response To Business Concerns On Single Payer

I saw this online at democraticunderground and thought it so well written and thoughtful that i asked permission to publish it here. This may help in discussions that will be coming up concerning healthcare in America. Attribution–Health Care for All—Washington … Continue reading

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Obama Cares

I had a post ready for today, but felt that the SCOTUS ruling on healthcare needed a comment. First I am glad that as a nation we can now move ahead with the task of rolling out health care access … Continue reading

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Friday Food Talk: It’s Local, Sustainable And Delicious

by Martha Schut We spent a lovely afternoon a few days ago at Rapid Creek Ranch, owned by Doug and Pam Darrow and managed by their son Justin Wade. The farm sits on a beautiful 280 rolling acres just south … Continue reading

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Boswell Voted With Republicans On Holder Contempt

John Barrow (Blue Dog-GA), Dan Boren (Blue Dog-OK), Leonard Boswell (Blue Dog-IA), Ben Chandler (Blue Dog-KY), Joe Donnelly (Blue Dog–IN), Kathy Hochul (New Dem-NY), Ron Kind (New Dem-WI), Larry Kissell (Blue Dog-NC), Jim Matheson (Blue Dog-UT), Mike McIntyre (Blue Dog-NC), … Continue reading

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Cable Monopolies Want To Block Online Videos

Support FreePress. They are keeping vigilance over the media on behalf of Democracy. By Timothy Karr Television is at a crossroads. There are two paths to choose from and two destinies for television viewers: one better, the other far worse. … Continue reading

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Grow Your Own Radio Station

Dear Community Radio Activist, What would you do with your own local radio station? Would you provide local news that no one else covers? Play music from local artists? Discuss and debate the issues that matter to your community? Revive … Continue reading

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How Will We Shut Down The Halo At Palo?

Dear Folks, Good News! Germany is RIGHT NOW switching from nuclear to RENEWABLES!!! YEAH!!! click on this link and then click on pdf file on bottom of page, A REAL DEAL Q and A that answers all the naysayers questions, … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa House Candidates Debate And More

Ed is still doing great progressive talk radio.  Check here for the Fallon Forum weekly broadcast schedule each and every Monday.  You can livestream The Fallon Forum at http://www.fallonforum.com or WRLD.TV from 12:00-1:00, Monday-Friday. Podcasts available, too.  And you can … Continue reading

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Cedar Rapids Activist Seeks To Prove Fraud And Misuse Of Flood Recovery Funds

“Although the flood was a disaster, what happened afterwards was sheer tragedy.” (NW Neighborhood Association president.) Whether she’s right about what has been going on in Cedar Rapids or whether it turns out that she is incorrect, you can still … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

Iowans have always strongly believed in education. As Iowa rebounds from the national recession, investing in education is more important than ever. That’s why the Iowa Legislature focused this year on creating jobs and growing our economy by improving student … Continue reading

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