Monthly Archives: May 2015

Elizabeth Warren: “We Need Democrats”

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Trish Nelson

 

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Sunday Funday – Work In The Yard Edition

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Dave Bradley

This is that small window in Iowa when it is not snowing nor is it 90+ degrees. The humidity hasn’t quite reached steam room level yet and the bugs haven’t yet reached their adulthood appetite for fresh blood. In short … Continue reading →

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Verizon Buys AOL; Net Neutrality Loses

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember how you felt 30 or so years ago when you could finally afford cable TV and you felt like you were getting out from under the grip of corporate media? Now you could see news without the corporate filter! … Continue reading →

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Call Your Congressman On TPP

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Dave Bradley

In case you had not heard, there was a momentary euphoric feeling on Tuesday when the fast track authority couldn’t pass the muster of a super-majority now demanded for anything to happen in the senate. However after who knows what … Continue reading →

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Candidate Bernie Sanders’ Iowa Event Schedule May 28 – 30

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

If you missed Bernie on his previous visits to Iowa, it’s not too late to take advantage of these opportunities to hear a politician tell the truth and still have a  positive message. Check back for updates. May 28 Town … Continue reading →

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Howard Dean: Hillary Should Take Bernie Sanders “Very Seriously”

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

digital.vpr.net Former Gov. Howard Dean says Sen. Bernie Sanders is a strong presidential candidate. Dean, who has already endorsed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, says he told the Clinton campaign not to underestimate Sanders’ strength in the Democratic presidential … Continue reading →

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Eminent Doman Bill SF 506 Moves To Full Senate

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Trish Nelson

senate.iowa.gov/democrats Reforming the use of eminent domain in Iowa The Senate Government Oversight Committee has approved legislation that would curtail the use of eminent domain for certain energy projects proposed by private companies in Iowa. Eminent domain is the right … Continue reading →

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Seafood For Thought

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Paul Deaton

The silence on the story of human trafficking connected with slavery in the seafood industry is deafening. Margie Mason of the Associated Press reported Tuesday that Indonesian police arrested seven suspects in an ongoing case. “Five Thai boat captains and … Continue reading →

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Al Gore Comes To Iowa

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa– Al Gore held up a T-shirt presented by a youth group from Indiana that said, “Ask me about my future.” The context can be political, even if the presenters intended the question be about the environment. Gore … Continue reading →

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Today’s Fallon Forum: Breaking News On Bakken Pipeline

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, This weekend, I received an astounding news tip relevant to the proposed Bakken crude oil pipeline. It was shared with me in confidence, but I can tell you that it literally made my jaw drop! This breaking story … Continue reading →

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