Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sunday Funday: The High Holy Days Of Basketball Approacheth

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The early rites are already on display in places like St. Louis and Indianapolis for college women and in many states for high school girls. Few rites convey the true spirit of the passage from the indoors of winter to … Continue reading →

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An Unadvertised Bomb Inside Repealing The ACA

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Look out Kids, Mom and Dad may break you Filial responsibility. Ever hear of it? This is an old concept in law that goes back to the English poor laws in the 1600s. Stated simply, it means that children are … Continue reading →

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7 Of 12 “Dirty Dozen” Bills Stopped

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

New List of “Dirty Dozen” below: From Senator Robb Hogg: “The Dirty Dozen” – Thanks For Helping Stop Seven Of Them In Committee Here is the list of the “dirty dozen” and how they fared in committee this week. Thanks … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Legislative Forums

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Dave Bradley

03/03/2017 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Legislative Forum – Leon Community Center, 203 NE 2nd St., Leon, IA 50144 03/04/2017 08:00 AM – 09:30 AM Legislative Forum – Prairie City Prairie City Public Library, 100 E. 5th St 03/04/2017 08:30 … Continue reading →

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Indivisible Iowa Weekend Call To Action

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

WEEKEND CALL TO ACTION 03/04-03/05 Attend a legislative forum in your area. (2) SUBMIT a comment OR SIGN UP to speak AT a hearing for one of the following bills. This is the last step before going to the full … Continue reading →

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It’s Back! DFA Night School

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Trish Nelson

DFA offers excellent grassroots activism training. BFIA has participated in DFA and Camp Wellstone trainings. They are very comparable. Both are excellent. Here is an easy way to do it. One of the most effective ways to stop Donald Trump, … Continue reading →

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Tell Your Legislator: Say No To School Vouchers

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Urgent action alert from Iowa House Democrats: Just 2 more days. If we can keep up the pressure on Republicans for that long, their voucher plan will be dead in Iowa. Sign our petition below then call your legislators and … Continue reading →

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One Democratic Win At A Time

Posted on March 1, 2017 by bfiamollyreagan

by Molly Regan It is with great pride and pleasure that I tell you about the swearing in Monday, February 6th of the newest Democrat to the Iowa House of Representatives. My great friend and excellent progressive Democrat MONICA KURTH … Continue reading →

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