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retired in West Liberty

The Importance Of Voting: Virginia

Remember about six months ago when Virginia shocked the nation with a thorough repudiation of the Republican Party in their state legislative and gubernatorial election? Virginia and New Jersey hold elections for state offices in odd years which somewhat suppresses … Continue reading

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How Will You Spend Your Huge Tax Savings?

Video about the Kansas experience. Note the similarity to Iowa’s new tax scam. About 4 minutes I can almost not contain my excitement! Wednesday, Kim Reynolds signed that giant tax cut into law! Holy Moly I’ll have more money every … Continue reading

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Wear Orange Weekend Starts June 1st

From a Friday email: Last week, 10 students and staff members were killed at a high school in Santa Fe, Texas. 13 more people were injured, and a community — and country — were left grieving. Time and again, we’re … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Remembering The Fallen

This is the weekend to remember those who sacrificed their lives to keep our country safe. We thank them all. Unfortunately this should now also become a time to remember those who have been uselessly murdered at what should be … Continue reading

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Telling Stat: US Birth Rate Falling

Amid all the crap about Dear Leader that dominates our news media day in and day out, there are sometimes some extremely important stories that slide almost unnoticed during the news cycle. Such was the story last week when the … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Message From Congress Member Dave Loebsack

May 25, 2018    Dear Friend, Each year on Memorial Day, our communities come together to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. We reflect on the sacrifices of America’s men and … Continue reading

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Inequality Kim

In the year or so that Kim Reynolds has been in charge of the state government and for the 6+ years that she was Branstad’s top lieutenant one thing seems to stand out as her main focus: widening the inequality … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Saving Chinese Jobs Edition

    Well shoot, if you are going to take a bribe maybe you shouldn’t do so in such a blatant fashion as our Dear Leader did last week. Taking to twitter to announce that he was so concerned about … Continue reading

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Losing Internet Neutrality: The Worst Is Yet To Come

Video @ 5 minutes We are two weeks away from losing internet neutrality. Monday June 11th is the date that the reigns of the internet are handed over to the corporations in this country. Expect them to wring out every … Continue reading

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Statement In Response To Santa Fe High School Shooting

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2018 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0133 Progress Iowa Issues Statement In Response To Santa Fe High School Shooting Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa Executive Director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in reaction to … Continue reading

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