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Action Alert: Democracy Can’t Wait
Tuesday, Aug 10: Show up for a Democracy Can’t Wait rally Now is the time for the Senate to do their job and pass the For the People Act! On August 16th, the census data will be released, allowing states to … Continue reading
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Tagged fair districting, For the People Act, voting rights
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It’s Time For Chuck To Go
I do not like the age argument against Grassley. It’s not a crime to be old and sometimes it’s a plus. It is time for a change but it’s because of Grassley’s terrible voting record, his abandonment of Iowa values, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2022 Election campaign, Chuck Grassley, Glen Hurst
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FCC Fines Sinclair Stations
This is great news. Sinclair Broadcasting hit with hefty, unprecedented fines. https://www.nexttv.com/news/fcc-upholds-record-dollar10m-retrans-fine-against-sinclair-managed-stations “ATVA applauds the FCC’s decision to fine stations associated with Sinclair nearly $9 million for violating the good faith negotiation rules,” said American Television Alliance Jessica Kendust. “The … Continue reading
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Biden To Democrats: We Must Make Our Case
Remarks by President Biden at a Virtual Fundraising Reception for the Democratic National Committee August 02, 2021 Via Teleconference https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2021/08/02/remarks-by-president-biden-at-a-virtual-fundraising-reception-for-the-democratic-national-committee/ Here are some highlights – click the link to read President Biden’s entire speech to the DNC. “You know, as … Continue reading
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Tagged DNC, President Biden remarks, voting rights
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Making Public Education After High School More Available
by Ralph Scharnau Public education has always been a controversial matter. At the same time, it has been labeled as the hallmark of the nation’s democratic ethos and as a panacea for a host of social ills. In 1965 President … Continue reading
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Tagged Defunding public education, Defunding public schools, free community college
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Democrats Should Follow The Advice of Hank Aaron
Dave Leshtz was inducted, along with David and Marian Coleman and Mel Stahmer, into the Johnson County Democrats Hall of Fame on July 9. These are excerpts from his acceptance speech. You can watch the full video of all of … Continue reading
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Video: Johnson County Democrats Hall Of Fame Awards
Great inspirational speeches by warriors for Democracy. 00:00:00 Welcome 00:08:07 Volunteer of the Year – Tony Andrys 00:18:07 National Anthem – 10 yr old Ella Huff 00:21:02 Activists of the Year – Iowa City Eastside Democrats 00:24:55 Hall of Fame … Continue reading
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Sunday Funday: Lughnasadh Edition
As we slowly move out of summer and into the fall the air gets crisper and less humid and cooler weather sneaks in here and there. The pagans divided the year into eight pieces rather than the four seasons that … Continue reading
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Got A Few Minutes? We Could Use Some Blood!
Folks who know me know that if there is one thing that is near and dear to my heart it is donating blood. I started shortly after I turned 18 and haven’t stopped since. A recent health hiccup has slowed … Continue reading
Sunday Funday: Thanks To The Vaccinated Edition
Never thought I would live in a country where not getting a vaccination against a deadly disease is seen by a large number of citizens as a surrender of their freedom. I guess by that logic, getting sick and dying … Continue reading
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