Monthly Archives: December 2013

Which Two Iowa Lawmakers Have Pledged Their Loyalty To ALEC First Before Iowans?

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Trish Nelson

ProgressIowa.org *BFIA post updated 10:41 am 12/5/13. In documents released about the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) yesterday, it was revealed that Senator Bill Dix and Representative Linda Miller, as Iowa state chairs for ALEC, were asked to pledge, “I … Continue reading →

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FCNL Priorities are Progressive Priorities

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The Friends Committee on National Legislation recently re-released their 113th Congress legislative priorities as agreed at their general committee meeting on Nov. 12, 2012. It’s hard to argue that these priorities are not progressive. Your comments are welcome. Reduce the … Continue reading →

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Sign The White House Petition For Free Universal Education

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Submitted to BFIA by Danielle Holliday https://petitions.whitehouse.gov Make college affordable. We need 100,000 signatures by January to get a White House response. Education is so important to equalizing opportunity. Please help. We petition the Obama administration to: To make knowledge … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: NLRB Will Prosecute Walmart For Illegal Firings

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://peoplesworld.org/u-s-to-prosecute-walmart-for-violation-of-workers-rights/ WASHINGTON – The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel is issuing a decision today to prosecute Walmart for its widespread violations of its workers’ rights. The decision will provide additional protection for Walmart’s 1.3 million employees when they are … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, The second thing I did this morning after pouring a strong cup of tea was to respond to Facebook friends Max Wellman, Sky Damon and John Earl Robinson for bemoaning the lack of support for the Arts: “Oh, … Continue reading →

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How To Lobby For Animals – Upcoming Local Events

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

The Humane Society of the United States invites members and supporters to join your Iowa state director and the Iowa Federation of Humane Societies to discuss current issues and get practical tips on how you can effectively advocate for Iowa’s … Continue reading →

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The Courtney Report

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

During the holidays, Iowans give back and help those in need. This year, the Legislature encouraged charitable giving by increasing tax credits for donations to the community foundations and providing $1 million for Iowa food banks. Those measures won’t be … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday It’s December Already? Edition

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Dave Bradley

If you are looking to make good on your 2013 resolutions, this may be a good time to get started. Or you can decide as we do nearly every year and float through December with firm resolve to do better … Continue reading →

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