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Another Reason Why Democrats Should Be Like Elizabeth Warren And Reject Fox News
Media Matters for America: During Fox News’ town hall with 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro, co-moderator Martha MacCallum falsely claimed that 90% of immigrants who are detained and then released “do not ever show up for their court date.” … Continue reading
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And This Is Why Democrats Should NEVER Appear On Fox News
I love Eric Swalwell for his unapologetic offensive on guns, in particular assault weapons. (Assault weapons are “rifles” according to Fox News). However, Rep. Swalwell made an error thinking he could have a conversation about his plan to buy back … Continue reading
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Eric Swalwell Leads With Guns
NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo will host the first 2020 presidential primary debate in June of 2019. This is part of a series of BFIA’s coverage and commentary of the announcement speeches by the declared Democratic candidates for president for … Continue reading
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Why Is Facebook Buying Local News Outlets?
Facebook to invest $300 million to help local news survive. reuters.com/article/us-facebook-news/facebook-to-invest-300-million-to-help-local-news-survive If someone is going to own local news outlets, do we prefer that it be Sinclair Broadcasting or Facebook? I would vote for Facebook as the lesser of two … Continue reading
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Legislature May Hold Special Session To Override Reynolds Veto
This was a Facebook live video from June 5. Senator Joe Bolkcom has been a leader on the medical cannabis issue. 137 of 150 legislators voted for the medical cannabis bill that Kim Reynolds vetoed. Legislators are being asked to … Continue reading
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Jay Inslee At The Cedar River
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Saturday afternoon I drove to the Overlook Pavilion in Ellis Park where State Senator Rob Hogg had organized a “climate conversation” with Washington Governor Jay Inslee who is an announced candidate for president. Hogg reminded us … Continue reading
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June Is Gay Pride Month In Iowa Also!
With Dear Leader sucking up so much of the air on a daily – nay hourly – level many of us tend to focus on that train wreck while life goes on. With the coming of summer comes the fairs … Continue reading
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Government and Public Welfare
by Ralph Scharnau The headlines proclaim a booming economy with historic low inflation and unemployment rates. But these cheery statistics hold no reality for millions of people coping with immediate or looming insecurity. The evidence for the gloom seems clear. … Continue reading
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Right To Harm: A Film About CAFOs And Human Rights
Most people don’t know about the problem of CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations). This documentary was made to reach out to the public and expose the problem so we can together find a solution before it is too late. Watch … Continue reading
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Democratic Candidates Iowa Schedule June 7-11
Information provided by desmoinesregister.com/iowa-caucus/candidate-tracker Beto O’Rourke Jun 7, 2019, 11:50 a.m. Coyote Run Farm, 1841 20th Pl, Lacona, IA Walking tour of farm to discuss impact of President Trump’s tariffs and trade policy. Beto O’Rourke Jun 7, 2019, 2 p.m. … Continue reading
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