Author Archives: Trish Nelson

Recall Scott Walker Campaign Begins Tonight At Midnight

People in Wisconsin are gathering at midnight to start the process. According to John Nichols who was on the Ed Schulz radio show today (not available over the publicly owned airwaves in Iowa): Tonight at midnight there will be pajama … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Occupying, Zombie Banks, And S-e-x As A Weapon

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading

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Loebsack Will Hold Telephone Town Hall

Dear Friend, I am holding a telephone town hall tomorrow night, Tuesday, November 15th, at 7:00 PM. Listening to your thoughts and concerns is my top priority.  Please sign up here and join me in a conversation about the issues … Continue reading

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Occupy Iowa Weekend Events

Occupy Grinnell IA Opening Weekend Activities and General Assembly (GA) Saturday, November 12, 2011: – meet at the BEAR athletic building, 1201 10th Ave. at 11:45am – march across campus and through town to Grinnell’s Central Park – quick meeting … Continue reading

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Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word of these events, celebrations, observances, and ceremonies taking place throughout the Great State of Iowa on and around Veterans Day. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading

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Creating and Saving Jobs: A National Emergency

by Ralph Scharnau We live in a dual economy.  On one hand, corporate profits are high, corporate cash holdings are soaring, and income gains are proliferating for the rich.  On the other, the working and middle classes experience weak job … Continue reading

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MATHIS WINS! IOWA WINS!

Last minute  robo calls are so yesterday. It’s a new day and hope is on the rise. Great job, Iowa Dems! Thank you, Senator Mathis!

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Occupy Des Moines Opposes Shut Down Of Iowa Caucuses

submitted by Ed Fallon A radical group called Anonymous, who I know little about, are trying to piggy back Occupy Des Moines and have called for shutting down the caucuses on January 3rd. Occupy Des Moines is emphatically against that. … Continue reading

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SD-18 Vote For Liz Mathis Today

Special Election November 8 Senate District 18 – Vote for Liz Mathis if you live in these communities: Central City, Coggon, Center Point, Walker, Alburnett, Robins, Marion, Palo, Hiawatha, Prairieburg, Fairfax.  Click  here  here  here and  here to find out … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Grassroots, Kochs, And Occupations

Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com.  Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in the conversation.  If you miss the show, you can … Continue reading

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