Monthly Archives: November 2019

Loebsack’s Broadband Legislation Passes House Committee

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Okay, maybe this isn’t a hot issue and it is complicated, but it is also really important and we commend Dave for his hard work and persistence in getting it passed. Loebsack’s Legislation to Improve Broadband Availability Maps Passes House … Continue reading →

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Loebsack Cites Urgent Push To Pass Broadband Data Act

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Trish Nelson

“Affordability is not just a rural or urban issue. It is a national issue.”  – Rep. Dave Loebsack

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Iowa’s Medical Cannabis Program “Worst in Nation”

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Trish Nelson
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Trump Gets Crazy Policy Ideas From Sean Hannity, Fox News

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Media Matters has this: The House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, which enters a new phase with public hearings before the Intelligence Committee, is primarily a story about his corrupt abuses of power in seeking to coerce a foreign … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Birthday Bash: Memorial For Peace Activist John Schumacher

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Trish Nelson

John Schumacher, longtime WFPI (Workers for Peace-Iowa) member suffered a heart attack and passed away in late October, 2019. He was a great historian of the Peace movement, knew of all the local events, knew many of its people, and … Continue reading →

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Letters Democrats Write

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Don Paulson of Muscatine regularly shares his thoughts with the world and then shares them with us. His letters are usually so good I ask his permission to post them on occasion on these pages. Here is his most recent: … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: “I Am Not A Crook” Edition

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Forty-six years ago today America’s one and only president felt it necessary to go before TV cameras and declare he was not a crook.  I will agree with Nixon on one thing he said there: “The American people deserve to … Continue reading →

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The Foot Soldiers Of Democracy

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Dave Bradley

Like many who live in Iowa who have had the audacity to have openly register with one of the political parties, we get lots of calls these days. This year in particular we are getting lots of calls because of … Continue reading →

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While Your Attention Is Diverted ……

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Dave Bradley

with the impeachment hearings our environment is taking another wallop from the EPA. As if that wasn’t bad enough a new report raises alarms about insect collapse.  The current administration is hard at work 24 hours a day 7 days … Continue reading →

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Media Still Coddling Trump

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Trish Nelson

Thom Hartmann makes the case that the American media, including the so-called “liberal” media, still treat Trump corruption with kid gloves.

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