Monthly Archives: May 2021

President Biden Memorial Day Remarks

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Memorial Day 2021 Honor. Reflect. Remember.

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Wear Orange Next Weekend

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Why Orange? Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15 — just one week after performing at President Obama’s 2nd inaugural parade in 2013. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: 100 Years Since Tulsa Massacre Edition

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Dave Bradley

1921: The Tulsa Race Massacre | Goin’ Back to T-Town | American Experience | PBS (13.5 minutes)  Most of you have heard references to the Tulsa Massacre at least in recent days. The stories of the attack by whites on … Continue reading →

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ICYMI: Iowa’s economy sputtering as people flee the state

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dave Bradley

From last week’s inbox, a very important message from Progress Iowa: For Immediate Release: May 24, 2021 Contact: Ivy Beckenholdt, ivy@progressiowa.org ICYMI: Iowa’s economy sputtering as people flee the state Iowa losing jobs as younger residents flee the state under … Continue reading →

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“Shame On The Republican Party”

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Senate Majority Leader Charles Shumer calls out Republicans Friday following the Republicans blockage of the bill to establish an independent commission to investigate the attempted overthrow of our government on January 6th: (4 minutes 20 seconds) BTW why in the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2021

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dave Bradley

This is a video made to explain Memorial Day to youngsters. Some interesting info and scenes. (11.5 minutes) Following the horror of 2020 and the world wide pandemic, I hope Americans take time to give some serious thought to the … Continue reading →

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Why Republicans Want More Poverty And Crime

Posted on May 28, 2021 by Trish Nelson
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Lawmakers in ALEC Network Push Bills to Intimidate Voters of Color

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Republican state legislators, including dozens tied to the corporate-funded American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), are pushing to loosen restrictions on poll watching, which has historically been aimed at preventing Black Americans from voting. These poll watching initiatives are part of … Continue reading →

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Dave Muhlbauer: It’s Time To Be A Democrat Again

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

From our inbox yesterday. I’m Dave Muhlbauer. I’m a farmer in Iowa who raises hogs and cattle, corn, beans, and alfalfa, and I’m running for U.S. Senate. Let me tell you why: Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has been in office … Continue reading →

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