Monthly Archives: June 2012

This Week On The Fallon Forum: LGBT Vote, Latino Vote, Green Accounting, State Conventions, Bikes And Food

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.) Dear Friends, Monday, … Continue reading

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Labor Update: 90% of Teachers In Chicago Public Schools Vote To Strike

Teachers Fight For Way Of Life 22,000 members of the Chicago teachers union voted to strike For several years now, heavy-handed centralized management of the Chicago Public School system – by a CEO nonetheless, not even a superintendent – have … Continue reading

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Nuns On The Bus Iowa Schedule Includes Stop At Steve King Office In Ames Today

Nuns On The Bus Iowa schedule today: Day 1: Monday, June 18 Cities: Ames, IA to Cedar Rapids, IA to Dubuque, IA 8:30 AM — Send off for Ames, IA. 10:00 AM — Rep. Steve King Office: 711 E Lincoln … Continue reading

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Dave Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall Tuesday

Dear Friend, I want to hear from you.  As your representative, my first priority is to make sure that the voices of the Second District are heard.  That’s why I come home every weekend to speak with Iowans.  Your input … Continue reading

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The Good Old Days

Today we have a guest editorial from Larry Hodgdsen, chair of the cedar County Democrats Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – Gay Pride Week Edition.

Whoa – is it that time of the year already? Time for some of the most fun parades on this world or Kolob! Well, I don’t know a lot about gay pride week, but that has never stopped me before. … Continue reading

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The Courtney Report

Burlington receives grant for downtown revitalization The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded Burlington a federally-funded downtown revitalization grant for the rehabilitation of downtown buildings. Grant funds help leverage private investment and improve physical conditions, while bringing new businesses and … Continue reading

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Republican Beatitudes

I know Jesus is on the side of the Republicans. We get told that all the time by the pious people who praise Jesus while cutting food stamps and health care for poor kids. These are the same ones who … Continue reading

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Progress Iowa Will Hold Joint Press Conference Prior To Romney Event

Area teacher, firefighter, nun to speak, in addition to representatives of Progress Iowa, Progressive Action for the Common Good, and Iowa Alliance for Retired Americans DAVENPORT, IOWA – In advance of Mitt Romney’s event on Monday, Progress Iowa will hold … Continue reading

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