Monthly Archives: September 2018

Sunday Funday: Chuck The Victim Edition Chuck the Victim: (1 minute) Poor Chuck. A woman gets nearly raped and killed and Chuck is the victim. As was the attempted rapist. Hardly anyone ever thinks of the feelings of the overprivileged. … Continue reading

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Older Voters Leaving The Republican Party

“Believe them when they say they are coming after Medicare and Social Security.” Several articles around the internet in the past weeks indicate that older Americans are finally starting to understand that the Republican Party is in no way acting … Continue reading

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For Farmers, Not Farm Bureau

We must give a nod of thanks to the Pulitzer committee for giving the 2017 award for editorial writing to Art Cullen of the Storm Lake Times. Since then we try to make it a practice of checking in with Mr. … Continue reading

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The Story of America

A message from the 44th President of the United States Barack Obama: It’s no secret that I’m a big believer in hope and change. But I’m also a big believer in reality. Hope that is not rooted in reality will … Continue reading

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Why Dave Loebsack Stands Up For The Little Guy

Dave Loebsack is Iowa’s only Democrat representing us in DC.  Let’s make sure he stays there.  This November we need to re-elect Dave and send more Democrats to congress.  Check out Dave’s website and FB page to find out how … Continue reading

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Video: DeJear, Pate Debate Iowa Voting Laws

ICYMI on Iowa Press. Enjoy a civil debate, rare in these political times. DeJear did a great job explaining why the SOS office needs to take more responsibility for making sure everyone gets to vote and local electon staff are … Continue reading

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55 Days – 5 Things You Can Do

Urgent election message from Rob Hogg Dear Friends: With 55 days left in this year’s general election, your participation now is critical. We have the opportunity to sweep back into the majority, un-do the damage being done, and build a … Continue reading

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September Is Puppy Mill Awareness Month

Shame on Iowa. Action alert from Iowa Voters for Companion Animals “Iowa is leading the race for the worst state in which to be a dog or puppy.” The month of September is Puppy Mill Awareness Month. While we are … Continue reading

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One Unspoken Reason To Vote This Fall

And a Good Reason To Vote For Democrats This Fall Once Neil Gorsuch was in place filling the SCOTUS chair that was stolen from Merrick Garland in 2016,  Radical Republicans were now fully in charge of all branches of the … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Waiting For The Manafort To Sing Edition

It will be such a lovely song. Full of words that will afflict the comfortable. Sing mighty Manafort sing. This may be the song of freedom that we have heard about. Sing loud and sing proud. There is no pardon … Continue reading

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