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retired in West Liberty

Last Saturday You Learned That You Are Not Alone

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Dave Bradley

The Women’s March On – well, Everywhere was an incredibly liberating experience. The most liberating aspect of this march was simply to see in real life that you are not alone! Your sense that something is very wrong in this … Continue reading →

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Hands off Planned Parenthood!

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Dave Bradley

email from Abby Finkenauer: What does a dentist, school nurse, and homeless shelter have in common? None of them provide women’s healthcare. It’s no joke — that’s where Republican State Senator Brad Zaun thinks Iowa women can turn to for … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Betsy Devos Is A Twit Edition

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Normally I try to stay light for the Sunday morning quiz. After watching several tapes of Betsy De Vos avoiding Democratic questions at her confirmation hearing, I decided the lightness of her intellect would so fit in with a Sunday … Continue reading →

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Great March In Iowa City!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

My guess was at least 2,000, maybe as high as 3,000. Just couldn’t believe the waves of people that just kept coming as noon approached. It was wonderful. Lots of women of all ages of course, but also lots of … Continue reading →

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Will Republicans Hide Because Of Healthcare?

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers drowned out by chants of “Save Our Healthcare” at MLK Day Rally Remember last year shortly after Antonin Scalia died and Chuck Grassley reinterpreted the constitution to read that he, as chair of the Judiciary Committee, … Continue reading →

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Grassley, Integrity And Tom Price

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Franken crushes Price on tobacco and corruption (8 minutes) As one of the worst nominees in the worst cabinet ever proposed, Rep. Tom Price stands out. Not only because he opposes most of the programs his department is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Best Wishes For Iowa Marchers Today!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Getting Back To True American Roots Our best wishes go out to all the women and the men who will be joining them in opposition to the takeover of our government by what appears to be a cabal that enters … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Iowa Legislative Threats from the Extreme Right

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Dave Bradley

January 9th, 2017 Posted By: Progress Iowa Iowa’s legislative session convened today, and Republicans have control of the state Senate, House, and the Governor’s office for the first time in 20 years. Governor Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Speaker … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Ironically Ironic Edition

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Dave Bradley

For those of us who have endured many trips around the sun, we find an interesting ironic situation that the party that built itself as the party that would stand up to the Russians now is the party whose leader … Continue reading →

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City Council Votes Unanimously To Remove Muscatine Mayor

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Dave Bradley

In what seems to be a party power trip in Muscatine, Thursday night the city council of Muscatine voted to begin the process of removing the mayor from office. For a slightly outsider this looks to be power politics on … Continue reading →

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