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Author Archives: bfiaguestwriter
The Prairie Progressive Kaufmann Watch
Reprinted with permission from the Spring 2017 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter. by Prairie Dog Bobby Kaufmann, Iowa House District 73, consistently presents himself as a moderate Republican. “Just the fact that I have … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, bobby kaufmann
Tagged "stand your ground" law, bobby kaufmann, by Prairie Dog, Iowa HD 73, Iowa legislative session 2017, voter fraud in Iowa
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A View Of Climate Disparity
[by Dr. Maureen McCue] During a recent train ride returning from a family visit in Southern California, I couldn’t help observing the stark differences between the appearance of the unprecedented drought in the southwest, and the intense rain storms here … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
Tagged by Dr. Maureen McCue, climate change, environment, Global Health, global warming, Physicians for Social Responsibility
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Iowa GOP Hypocrisy On Education
[by Paul McAndrew] Governor Branstad and Iowa’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives propose only a 1.25 percent increase ($50 million) in state funding for elementary and secondary schools in Iowa’s 338 public school districts. This meager increase would keep Iowa’s schools … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Progressive Community, progressive values, Republican hypocrisy, Republicn Policy
Tagged ALEC in Iowa, Branstad Budget, by Paul McAndrew, iowa education funding, Orascom, Senator Joe Bolkcom, Supplemental State Aid, voter disenfranchisement, Voter fraud
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Does Iowa Need A New Oil Pipeline?
[by Dr. Maureen McCue There are calls to increase our capacity to ship oil by a new pipeline across Iowa. It is asserted a new pipeline will provide needed energy for Iowa’s industries and other energy consumers, it would help … Continue reading
Why We Must Address Climate Change Today
[by Jennifer Herrington] The year 2012 marked the hottest year on record and it looks as though 2013 is going to result in even higher temperatures. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a rise in serious … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change
Tagged by Jennifer Herrington, climate change, Climate Reality Leadership Training, global warming
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Iraq War Veteran To Challenge Steve King
[by Tim Nelson] Boone Native Jim Mowrer Enters 4th District Race Boone Native and Democrat Jim Mowrer, has made the decision to run for IA’s 4th Congressional District. Mowrer grew up on a Farm in Boone when his country called … Continue reading
Posted in 2014 Election Campaign
Tagged by Tim Nelson, Iowa's 4th District, Jim Mowrer, Rep. Steve King
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Why You Should Vote To Re-Elect Congressman Dave Loebsack
[by Rod Sullivan] Loebsack for Congress! I have discussed some other Democratic Party primary races recently – now it is time for the top of the ticket. I am a big backer of incumbent Democratic Congressman Dave Loebsack. Full disclosure … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign
Tagged by Rod Sullivan, dave loebsack, Loebsack for Congress, Rod Sullivan
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Decentralized and United we stand, Divided We Fail
[by David Van Thournout] I want to talk to my democrat friends who are in the fight to help Obama win in 2012. One person, even if he’s the president, can’t really change things in America. But I still believe … Continue reading
Posted in Obama 2012, Occupy Wall Street, President Obama, War on Drugs
Tagged 2012 campaign, by David Van Thournout, cannabis, climate change, corporatism, democrat, drug war, global warming, health care, marijuana, Obama, occupy, police state, racism, Republicans, right wing, Supreme Court
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Traffic Cameras, Politics, And Civil Liberties
[by Rod Sullivan] [Reprinted with permission from Rod Sullivan’s weekly newsletter, Sullivan’s Salvos. Sullivan is a thoughtful, outspoken, progressive Democrat who can be counted on to let everyone know exactly where he stands and to not go along with … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged by Rod Sullivan, civil liberties, Governor Branstad, public safety, traffic cameras
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Occupy Cedar Rapids Mic Checks Drone Factory
[by David Van Thournout] Should We Militarize Our Domestic Skies? It was a rainy afternoon for the first Occupy Iowa regional General Assembly. Around 100 occupiers gathered from various places across Iowa primarily to attend the action planned by Occupy … Continue reading
Posted in Occupy Iowa
Tagged by David Van Thournout, drones, military, occupy cedar rapids, occupyiowa, OWS. Occupy Wall Street
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