Monthly Archives: March 2017

Repairing What Republicans Break May Be Impossible

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

“Don’t it always seem to go That you don’t know what you’ve got Til it’s gone They pave paradise and put up a parking lot” Joni Mitchell “Big Yellow Taxi” Who knows what people who voted Republican in the last … Continue reading →

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IPP And Senator Dvorsky On The Budget Shortfall

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Last Monday Mike Owen the Executive Director of the Iowa Policy Project and Research Director Peter Fisher gave a presentation at the Moral Monday meeting March 13th. This video is about 40 minutes long. It is all very self-explanatory except … Continue reading →

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Friday Forums: Attend One Of These Events Today

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Note: Joni Ernst will be in Cedar Rapids at noon today and Des Moines at 5:00. See below for details. ACKLEY Friday Mach 17   9 AM Ackley Public Library  401 State St. ALDEN Friday March 17, 1 PM Alden … Continue reading →

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Taking Action 101: Progressive Action For The Common Good Workshop

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Trish Nelson

SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2017 1:30-400 pm Doors open at 12:30 pm for networking Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 25, 4600 46th Ave., Rock Island, IL Materials fee: $10.00 Adults/$5.00 Seniors and students/ Waived for volunteers* CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE OR … Continue reading →

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What Is Going On In The Iowa Legislature?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Senator Bolkcom’s comment is part of a discussion following a constituent question. “Who wants school vouchers?” at the Johnson County legislative forum February 25, 2017.  

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Loebsack Slams GOP Repeal of The Affordable Care Act

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Trish Nelson

“This legislation will rip quality health care from Iowans..covering fewer people at higher cost.”

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Senator Hogg: Keep Speaking Up! Events In Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Indianola, Davenport

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Trish Nelson

This week’s action alert from Rob Hogg. This is to let you know about four upcoming events in Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Indianola, and Davenport (see below), but I want to start by asking you to continue to speak up … Continue reading →

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What, Me Worry?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The following is a letter to the editor from Larry Hodgden of Tipton. Larry is an Army veteran and former chair of the Cedar County Democrats. A recent Gazette letter reminded me of this warning to all of us. Reverend … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Spring Forward Edition

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Can’t even begin to say how much I hate daylight savings time. So here we go again with our annual sleep deprivation game. DST especially didn’t make sense when the kids were standing out in the snow in the dark … Continue reading →

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Save Net Neutrality!

Posted on March 11, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Editor’s note: The following is an email from former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps. Copps tenure was highlighted by his continual fight to to end corporate dominance of the media and put the media back into the hands of the common … Continue reading →

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