Monthly Archives: June 2018

Unbelievable: Trump DOJ Refuses To Defend ACA In Court

Posted on June 9, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Pre-existing Conditions Protection Will Be Taken From 130 million Americans. Do you feel like you are at war? The current government is doing all it can to make your life painful all in the service of giving tax breaks to … Continue reading →

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Democratic Weekend of Action June 8-10

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Trish Nelson

From the desk of Rob Hogg: Join Democratic Weekend of Action, Meet U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (Oregon), June 8-10 Mark your calendars now for our “Summer Solstice Fundraiser” in Cedar Rapids, Thursday, June 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Plus Other … Continue reading →

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March For Our Lives: Road To Change

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Trish Nelson

https://marchforourlives.com/road-to-change/ This summer, the students of March For Our Lives are making stops across America to get young people educated, registered, and motivated to vote. We call it March For Our Lives: Road to Change. When people across the country … Continue reading →

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Loebsack To House Republican Leadership: Cancel August Recess

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Loebsack Calls on House Republican Leaders to Follow the Senate and Cancel August Recess House has only been in session for 56 days this year Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement calling on House Speaker Paul … Continue reading →

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Primary Election 2018

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Democrats, don’t forget to vote today! We are electing our nominee to run for governor and defeat Kim Reynolds, the mannequin you may have noticed propped up behind Terry Branstad. We are also voting today for county offices, congressional reps, … Continue reading →

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Help J.D. Scholten Beat Steve King In Iowa’s Fourth

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Trish Nelson

Could this be the year Steve King goes away? Donate or volunteer to help Democrat J.D. Scholten beat Iowa’s most famous racist and crazy person. Go to ScholtenforIowa.com.

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Two Major Anniversaries This Week

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Dave Bradley

RFK Assassination and D-Day. We have been somewhat inundated recently with 1968 retrospectives. My guess as to why is because we are nearing the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Robert Kennedy. Coming as it did some two months after … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Dick Tuck Passes Edition

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Dave Bradley

More on Tuck in the quiz. Sam Bee made waves by using a pejorative for presidential daughter, senior administration advisor and receiver of special favors from China. The context in which Bee used the pejorative was a rant on the … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Voting: Virginia

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Dave Bradley

Remember about six months ago when Virginia shocked the nation with a thorough repudiation of the Republican Party in their state legislative and gubernatorial election? Virginia and New Jersey hold elections for state offices in odd years which somewhat suppresses … Continue reading →

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