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retired in West Liberty

Ernst, Grassley Vote To Begin Repeal Of The ACA

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Dave Bradley

In what can best be described as a blitzkrieg by the new radical Republican congress, the senate is trying to fulfill the wet dreams of their wealthy donors in a lightning attack on our way of life. No doubt this … Continue reading →

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January 15th Action Alert

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Donald Trump hasn’t even taken office yet and Republicans are already winding up to dismantle life-saving health care access for Millions of Americans and hundreds of thousands of Iowans. That is why National Congressional Democratic Leaders, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, … Continue reading →

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Gender Roles Before Birth

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Dave Bradley

A friend of mine who is about halfway through a pregnancy posted that she is tired of the “appallingly sexist things people have said to me (and will likely continue to say) since we found out we’re having a boy. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Fox News Virus Spreads Edition

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Speaking of fake news, that is the brand that Fox News has been practicing for 20 years or so, isn’t it? Not sure why people are so surprised by the spread of fake news during a campaign. This has been … Continue reading →

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Iowa-stan

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Needs You, Donald Kaul! Considering the coming of what promises to be a MEMORABLE Iowa legislative session this spring, my mind wandered to days of yore when a young writer for the Des Moines Register would annually make fun … Continue reading →

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TODAY! Statewide Press Conferences Celebrating Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dave Bradley

MEDIA ADVISORY: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Johnson County: Rafael Morataya, 319-499-8363, rafael@cwjiowa.org Linn County: Devin Mehaffey, 319-573-0701, devinpmehaffey@gmail.com Polk County: Mark Cooper, 515-975-5627, mark@scifl.org Wapello County: Steve Siegel, 641-799-2569, sj_siegel@yahoo.com Workers Celebrate Wage Increases in Four Counties Residents Vow to … Continue reading →

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Fighting The Healthcare Battle Again

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Bernie speech on healthcare: (15 minutes) A little trip down memory lane: The major issue in early 2008 was not the economy until Republicans broke the economy in the middle of the year. The state of access to healthcare in … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Tearing Down Government Edition

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Happy New Year! Or maybe not. For many of us, we are now facing directly down the barrel of a long standing promise from the Republican Party to end Medicare, Medicaid and the ACA (aka Obamacare). As far as they … Continue reading →

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Where To Turn For Real News

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Dave Bradley

With the coming of an administration hell bent on controlling news and especially analysis of said administration’s doings we need to make sure that we become informed and stay informed on a daily basis. As noted in a blogforiowa posting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Quiz: Christmas Edition

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Dave Bradley

For one day we shall kick back and test your knowledge of things relating to Christmas, the solstice, Saturnalia or other festivities that happen this time of year. Here are today’s guest hosts: Ready? Here we go! 1) What actor … Continue reading →

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