Monthly Archives: August 2012

Five Ways to Get Involved with the Democratic National Convention

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Paul Deaton

Not everyone can attend the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. next week, but the planners developed five ways to people to get involved, if you can’t be there in person. Check out the full story at the link, and … Continue reading →

Windows And Mirrors At The Coralville Library In September

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE, Iowa– An art exhibit titled “Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan” will be on display at the Coralville Public Library from Sept. 1 through 30. The exhibit is sponsored by American Friends Service Committee, Iowa Veterans … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Peace | Tagged art, Peace, Veterans for Peace, Windows and Mirrors | Comments Off

Progressive Street Theatre In The Quad Cities Labor Day!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by bfiacarolinevernon

Expose your inner “hoodlum” this Labor Day! It’s time for some Progressive Street Theater in this year’s East Moline Labor Day Parade! Calling all Cultural Creatives! The PACG Corporate Reform/Economic Justice forums will be marching in this year’s parade to … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election Campaign | Tagged PACG, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Quad Cities Labor Day events, Robin Hood economics, Romney-Ryan plan | Comments Off

ISU Cyclones Turned Out In Force For President Obama

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Go Cyclones! More awesome photos of President Obama’s ISU appearance here

Posted in 2012 Election Campaign | Tagged Cyclones for Obama, ISU, President Obama at Iowa State University, President Obama in Ames | Comments Off

Loebsack Attends Motorcycle Rally For Wounded Warrior Project

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Over the weekend 2nd District Representative Dave Loebsack stopped by a motorcycle rally to support the Wounded Warrior Project in Eddyville. Check out Dave’s FB page here: https://www.facebook.com/DaveLoebsack The mission of The Wounded Warriors Project is “to honor and empower … Continue reading →

Posted in David Loebsack | Tagged Iowa district 2, Rep. Loebsack, Wounded Warrior Project | Comments Off

President Clinton: Obama’s Plan Best Choice For America

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

Posted in 2012 Election Campaign | Tagged Bill Clinton, GOP plan, Obama plan, President Clinton, president obama | Comments Off

Not “Both Parties” – How Journalistic “Balance” Hurts America

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Trish Nelson

“Public opinion research suggests that citizens have little knowledge or understanding of either the source of our dysfunctional politics or the nature of the Republican policy ambitions.” link You used to see them on the morning political shows likie Meet … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Media Bias, Media Reform | Tagged "both parties", GOP filibuster, GOP obstruction, Media Bias, media reform, Norman Ornstein, Thomas Mann | Comments Off

Observations – Akin’s Real Sin.

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Dave Bradley

The real sin against Republicanism that Todd Akin committed is not that he really believed that women can’t get pregnant in thcase of a “legitimate” rape. His sin was that he said it out loud. This appears to be a somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in womens rights | Tagged medicare, rape, Todd Akin | Comments Off

Think Twice, Then Think Again

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Today we have another guest post from Larry Hodgden. 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 who keep him very busy. Family, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012 Election Campaign, Guest Posts, Veterans | Tagged Bush, disabled vets, real cost of war | 1 Comment