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Elizabeth Warren On TPP

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Dave Bradley

A vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership may be coming soon and be rushed through quickly. Republicans will be pushing hard to get it passed, quietly. They will want it to pass with little fanfare because it will be toxic, … Continue reading →

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Vilsack – Grassley Tussle For Senate?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Speculation may have been spurred last night on Iowa Press when former governor and current US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said he would not rule out putting his name on a ballot again. From the radioiowa news story: Former … Continue reading →

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Wiccan Says Opening Prayer; Christian Response Is Childish

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Remember back in Civics or government class you learned that there was something described as “freedom of religion.” Most likely this concept was explained to you something like this: Our government has no power to establish one religious sect over … Continue reading →

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Humiliating The Poor

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

This is now something we do in America. No more following the teachings of most religions and ethics. Poor people are to be treated as a pariah in America these days. Reasoning in America today says poor people are responsible … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday – Blowing Into Spring

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The winds of change blew last week and they blew very hard. Seems a little early here in Iowa to be getting such strong storms, but Mother Nature doesn’t do things by the calendar. If it wasn’t tied down, it … Continue reading →

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A Sign Of Hope At West Des Moines Dowling

Posted on April 11, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The proverbial uprising in Indiana and Arkansas against legalizing discrimination based on a class of citizens last week was somewhat heartwarming. It has been amazing what Americans have let pass from our representatives both at a state and national level … Continue reading →

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Dems Offer Compromise On School Fun: The Courtney Report

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

note: this is an edited version of the weekly newsletter. For the full newsletter please go here DEMOCRATS OFFER COMPROMISE TO END SCHOOL FUNDING GRIDLOCK In an effort to break a lengthy logjam on school funding at the Statehouse this … Continue reading →

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A Little Quiz About Religious Liberty

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Note: a very appropriate quiz for Easter considering the news of the week. by Meteor Blades reprinted from dailykos Seems like Indiana and Arkansas legislators have made now a good time to reprise this little quiz on religious freedom. Written … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: The High Holy Days

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The high holy days of basketball come to an end this week with college champions being crowned for the men on Monday and for the women on Tuesday. I think there are some other religious holidays this week also. Lots … Continue reading →

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Kim Reynolds Supports TPP: That Should Scare You

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

The following is a letter to the editor from Don Paulson. Mr. Paulson is chair of the Muscatine Democratic Party I get it now! Kim Reynolds was pulling an early April Fool’s Day joke with her 3/31/15 column urging passage … Continue reading →

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