Monthly Archives: May 2013

Comic Economics And Diversions

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Just reading a great Paul Krugman column where he notes that when traditional economics theory is ignored, disaster will follow. And as an addendum he notes that once the disaster happened, continuing to ignore traditional economic theory has led to a … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean And Arshad Hasan IntroduceYoupower

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://youpower.democracyforamerica.com/ Howard Dean:  “Whether you’re trying to create a bike path in your community or take action on national legislation, YouPower gives you access to the online tools and the offline resources of a one million member national progressive organization … Continue reading →

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Paulsen Inexplicably Slashes Funding For Iowa Passenger And Freight Rail

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox: A note from PIRG: House Speaker Kraig Paulsen – a lawyer to trucking company CRST International – is axing all funding for both passenger rail and freight rail in Iowa. We can’t let that happen. Take action … Continue reading →

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Nebraskans Ask Warren Buffett To Lead On Climate Change

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join our neighbors across the Missouri in asking Warren Buffett to lead on climate change.  Enjoy this  short video first.  Write to Warren Buffett:email: berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 3555 Farnam Street Suite 1440 Omaha, NE  68131

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Rally In Waterloo Wednesday To Support Medicaid Expansion

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

HealthiestIowa.com Healthiest Iowa Initiative to Hold “Clock is Ticking” Rally in Waterloo on Wednesday Community members, local leaders will call on State Rep. Walt Rogers to support Medicaid expansion because “The Clock is Ticking” for Iowans who need health care … Continue reading →

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Tell Rep. Heaton To Support Full Medicaid Expansion

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

After you call Rep. Heaton at (515) 281-7327, visit http://healthiestiowa.com to send him an email. Tell him to support full Medicaid expansion!

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What If Frac Sand Mining Comes To Your Town?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Frac sand mining is already a reality in Iowa [see Sand Land: Fracking Industry Mining Iowa’s Iconic Sand Bluffs in New Form of Mountaintop Removal].  Iowans have plenty of reasons to be concerned.  “The  Allamakee County Board issued an 18-month … Continue reading →

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How Many Giant Hog Factories Does One State Need?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Trish Nelson

We didn’t read Doak’s piece because of cancelling the Des Moines Register after they endorsed Mitt for President and their chief political reporter mistook a paid political pundit for a news source. But this is a great letter to the … Continue reading →

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Crying Happy

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In a world that seems to give us little but scary news any more the story of the young women being rescued from captivity in Cleveland was indeed great news. Three young women that had disappeared as much as a … Continue reading →

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What A Week It Was?

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Dave Bradley

One of the biggest mysteries around our house is just when our anniversary is. I know it is sometime in the month of May, but every year I get an indication that my wife expects I should be just a bit … Continue reading →

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