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Questions Related To The Confederate Flag Situation

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Celebrating our country’s birthday we thought that some questions need to be asked as a follow up to the recent question that was spurred by the happenings in Charleston, SC: “Why are government buildings in the US flying the flag … Continue reading →

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July 4th Perspective From Frederick Douglass

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

One of the major tensions in this country is the wide gap between our ideals as espoused in documents such as the Declaration of Independence which we celebrate today and the reality of life in the United States. Certainly the … Continue reading →

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PSA From Progress Iowa For Independence Day

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

How-To: Talk to your Conservative Uncle at 4th of July! By Progress Iowa Discuss confidently with your Conservative Uncle as he goes through the 5 stages of SCOTUS Grief As you spend time with friends and family this holiday weekend, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Videos

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Dave Bradley

OUTRAGE IN IOWA CITY following the Iowa decision in 2009 Woman removes Confederate flag in SC her name is Bree Newsome on the off chance that you haven’t seen this We celebrate our country’s independence next Saturday. I would say … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Hey! The Sun Ain’t Movin’! Edition

Posted on June 28, 2015 by Dave Bradley

I’m warning you – the sun is stuck. If it don’t move pretty soon, it’s going to get hot. I mean hot! Were you paying attention? It was one busy week. 1) The car from the Dukes of Hazzard tv … Continue reading →

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Another Judicial Retention Fight Next Year?

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Wouldn’t you have thought that after 3 judges were replaced by the new Terry Branstad that he and his party would pretty much get their way in the Iowa Supreme Court? Thus after appointing all the members of the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Woah! What A Week!

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Dave Bradley

‘The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.’ Martin Luther King, Jr. Just some quick comments on quite a historical week: There’s A New Flag In Town For those who feel that the state should … Continue reading →

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Sometimes We Need To Laugh

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Been a really bad week for those who believe that America can be what it claims to be. As with many here, the events of the week have been roiling in my mind making me wonder if it is worth … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday Father’s Day Edition

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Well, well, well, Dad. Pull up a chair and sharpen the brain, time to impress the kids with how smart you are. Have you been paying attention? 1) What is the shortest day of the year in Sydney, Australia? 2) … Continue reading →

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IDP Statement on Iowa Supreme Court Decision Affirming Women’s Right to Healthcare

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release June 19, 2015 Contact: Josh Levitt jlevitt@iowademocrats.org IDP Statement on Iowa Supreme Court Decision Affirming Women’s Right to Healthcare DES MOINES – IDP Chair Dr. Andy McGuire issued the following statement in response to a ruling by … Continue reading →

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