Author Archives: Trish Nelson

This Week On The Fallon Forum: Politics, Religion And Twinkies

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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Iowans Join Global Movement To Solve Climate Crisis

Several Iowa communities participated in Moving Planet Day over the weekend.  To find out more about what you can do to save the planet, check out 350.org.  All photos at Flickr/350.org/Iowa              

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Johnson County Iowa Has President Obama’s Back

The Iowa City office of Obama for America 2012 opened yesterday.  According to IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky, there were 100 volunteers on hand and 1000 calls were made. Sue gave a rousing speech to the crowd and spoke first about … Continue reading

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This Week On Ring Of Fire Radio

Iowans can’t hear this amazing radio program over the publicly owned airwaves but thanks to the free and open internet, we can still get it online.  Check out this incredible line-up of guests and topics on Ring of Fire this … Continue reading

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Moving Planet Day September 24 – Local Events In Iowa

moving-planet.org Moving Planet September 24, 2011 Moving Planet will be a day to put our demands for climate action into motion—marching, biking, skating—calling for the world to go beyond fossil fuels. WHY: For too long, our leaders have denied and … Continue reading

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Special Election Could Affect Marriage Equality In Iowa

oneiowa.org We need your help to protect equality in Iowa. We are facing a special election and marriage equality hangs in the balance. Senator Swati Dandekar is resigning and her seat in the Iowa State Senate will be filled by … Continue reading

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Why The News From NPR To The Networks Doesn’t Tell The Truth

We hope you enjoy this 8 1/2 minute video by Thom Hartmann explaining how  “right wing talking points have infected newsrooms all across America so that even NPR can’t distinguish between actual honest reporting and Frank Lutz’s poll tested right … Continue reading

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Democrats Must Win Special Election November 8 In Iowa Senate District 18

September 19, 2011 Dear Friend, Late last week, a member of the Iowa Senate Democrats retired early and there will be a special election in Linn County on November 8th of this year which will decide whether Democrats keep the … Continue reading

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Climate Change

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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Cedar Rapids, Sioux City “IN.”

iowacaucus.com Obama Campaign Offices Open In Cedar Rapids, Sioux City September 20 President Obama’s re-election campaign effort, Organizing for America, hosts office opening parties and phone banks for volunteers and supporters in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City on Tuesday, Sept. … Continue reading

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