Monthly Archives: May 2013

Great March For Climate Action Route Announcement

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 Here’s a note from Ed Fallon – The Great March for Climate Action – stepping forward for our Planet, our Future — Dear Friends, Today we announced the route for next year’s eight-month coast-to-coast march for climate action. We’re delighted … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Environment | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Great March For Climate Action Route Announcement

Join Quad City Next Up On A Labor History Bar Crawl in Chicago!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

“No single event has influenced the history of labor in Illinois, the United States, and even the world, more than the Chicago Haymarket Affair.  It began with a rally on May 4, 1886, but the consequences are still being felt … Continue reading →

Posted in Labor | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Join Quad City Next Up On A Labor History Bar Crawl in Chicago!

Iowa Farmers Oppose Nuclear Power

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Paul Deaton

WILTON—About 65 people gathered at the Wilton Community Center last night to view a screening of the documentary, “The Atomic States of America,” hosted by the group Saving America’s Farmland and Environment (S.A.F.E.). Attendees also heard an update from two … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Grassley Recess Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Senator Grassley Recess Town Hall Meetings – this week – Rockwell City, Fort Dodge, Dakota City, Pocahontas, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Algona Wednesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 30, 2013 WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Calhoun County: May 29 9:15 AM, Rockwell City Community … Continue reading →

Posted in Charles Grassley | Tagged , | Comments Off on Grassley Recess Town Hall Meeting Schedule

The Prairie Progressive Summer Reading List

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Summer Lies:  Prairie Dog’s Summer Reading for 2013 Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain Against backdrops of the war in Iraq and a Dallas Cowboys football game, the author of Brief Encounters with Che Guevara brutally but uproariously … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa | Tagged , | Comments Off on The Prairie Progressive Summer Reading List

On Memorial Day Weekend, President Obama Calls For End To Perpetual War

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

It’s an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791– standing guard in the early days of the Republic, and contemplating the future of warfare here in the 21st … Continue reading →

Posted in Peace | Tagged , , | Comments Off on On Memorial Day Weekend, President Obama Calls For End To Perpetual War

Is There Hope For Medicaid Expansion?

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

As I wrote this during the week, Medicaid Expansion looked like it was at an impasse. Now it appears we have a compromise that leans to the favor of the ACA plan. One thing I have learned is not to count … Continue reading →

Posted in medicaid expansion | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Quiz For A Quiet Week

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Boy, the way things have been going lately it was nice to have a relatively quiet week. Of course that depended to a great deal on where you are at. If you were in Oklahoma, it was anything but quiet. Looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor | Comments Off on Quiz For A Quiet Week

It Is Not All Dark

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This is one of those moments in history where things couldn’t look much darker. It seems like the arc of history is currently bending toward the forces against humanity. We have been here before and have survived. This time it seems … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate Change, Fiscal Crisis, Jobs | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on It Is Not All Dark

Dave Loebsack Remembers Those Who Served Our Country

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Trish Nelson

BFIA would like to wish everyone a great Memorial Day weekend. Here’s a message from Rep. Loebsack.

Posted in David Loebsack | Tagged | Comments Off on Dave Loebsack Remembers Those Who Served Our Country