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retired in West Liberty

Yer Marching Orders!

  Get out and march in your local Independence Day Parade. Be proud to stand up for what Democrats believe in. We are what made America great! Find your local parade and join in with the local Democrats. If there … Continue reading

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ALEC: The Republican 50 State Strategy

Remember a few years back when Howard Dean was chair of the Democratic Party? Remember how he had this great idea called the 50 state strategy where Democrats organized and competed in all 50 states? Remember that it worked pretty … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday – I Feel Supreme Quiz.

Well, boy oh boy, the Supremes added some punch to what is usually a quiet week in the summer. That Tony Scalia – what a card! One day he sees things in the constitution like corporate personhood and the next he … Continue reading

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National Report Detailing ALEC’s Assault On Public Schools‏

Iowa Featured In Report Read the report: http://bit.ly/ALECvKids FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 26, 2013 Contact: Matt Sinovic, (515) 423-0530 Iowa featured in new national report detailing ALEC’s assault on public schools Report exposes the impact right-wing corporate front group ALEC … Continue reading

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Dr. Branstad?

Their Freedom Is Controlling Your Life Last week Gov. Terry Branstad signed a law which gives him what must be the ultimate among those who desire to hold the control of others’ lives in their hands; he now has the … Continue reading

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Dream For ALL Rally Immigration Reform

 

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Working For Food Stamps?

If Republicans can force people to work for food stamps why can’t we just create jobs for those in poverty? We did that once before and it worked well. There is plenty of work that needs to be done and would … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: It’s Summertime! Edition

Looks like I am going to have to ask some real trivia questions for the next few weeks. The entertainers – er politicians – are not giving me enough material to work with these days. It is hard to care … Continue reading

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How SNAP Hits Home in Iowa

Thanks once again to our friends at Iowa Fiscal Partnership where we are able to get some clear eyed analyses of what the true effects of policies will be. IFP BACKGROUNDER Farm Bill Debate Carries Implications for Many Thousands of … Continue reading

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Republicans: The Bullies From Middle School

Deja vu is a term we all have heard. It means you feel you are experiencing something that you have experienced before. However, putting your finger on just where and just when is sometimes really hard. With a little luck, … Continue reading

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