Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Sunday Economics With Robert Reich

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Sometimes I feel I should apologize for posting so much Robert Reich, but his videos just make so damned much sense. They are also usually fairly short and always very understandable. Plus they are true, which can sometimes be an … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Russia Runs Our Elections Edition

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Dave Bradley

But first a word from Sunday Funday favorite Randy Rainbow. Take it away Randy: As the story slowly rolled out on Thursday, we once again find that Russia is already doing what they can to throw the election to the … Continue reading →

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Ernst Chooses NRA Over Violence Against Women Act

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Laura Clawson over at dailykos.com is doing some fine reporting with her story on Joni Ernst’s  attempt to pull a little shell game by blocking the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and then introducing her own version … Continue reading →

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Medicare For All: A Little Heard Argument

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Dave Bradley

M4A, as it is often abbreviated, is a quite misleading name for what is essentially universal health care. Medicare as it is presently run still has a lot of holes in it. If you are on Medicare Advantage the holes … Continue reading →

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How The Iowa Caucus Was Used To Spread Voter Misinformation And Distrust

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Trish Nelson

The Brennan Center is a nonpartisan law and policy institute, striving to uphold the values of democracy. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/iowa-caucus-exposed-threat-voter-fraud-fearmongering Even before the public learned of the reporting problems, political operatives and agitators outside of the Democratic Party were sowing distrust in the … Continue reading →

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More Power Grabbing Bad Ideas From Iowa GOP

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Trish Nelson

http://www.JusticeNotPolitics.org Senator Brad Zaun proposes hostile political takeover of Iowa courts Des Moines, Iowa — Chair of Justice Not Politics, Connie Ryan, issued the following statement in response to Senator Brad Zaun’s unconstitutional legislation (SSB 3181) that would completely politicize Iowa courts, … Continue reading →

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America We Have A Problem

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Believe this or don’t believe this, whatever you like, but it makes sense of everything. The full interview can be heard here. https://twitter.com/cm_merlin/status/1229325516827742208

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John Oliver: Give Medicare For All A Chance

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Trish Nelson

With the decline of newspapers in America, we still have some good reporters out there, including John Oliver who can be a journalist and comedian simultaneously. We Americans require learning to be fun, so check out this entertaining and informative … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Support Your Local Newspaper

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Trish Nelson

American newspapers are struggling for a variety of reasons. This article by Gary Sanders of Iowa City is spot on for anyone who lives in a town with an endangered local newspaper.  To find and subscribe to a local paper … Continue reading →

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DFA Endorses Theresa GreenfIeld

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Dave Bradley

Yesterday we (DFA) announced endorsements in Georgia, today I’m excited to announce we’re expanding the map again — adding Iowa to our Flip the Senate slate! For the first time in decades, Iowa’s Senate race is competitive. We have the … Continue reading →

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