Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Merry Christmas from Blog for Iowa

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Trish Nelson

And now for something a little different. These two have gained a following from a young age doing the best Beatles covers we’ve ever heard.  Now they are writing their own original music. Enjoy this live ode to Christmas from … Continue reading →

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Rick Steves On The Tax Cuts For The Rich

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Bradley

I have always liked this guy. Now I like him a lot more. From his facebook entry: More money than many Americans make in their entire lifetime. That’s what Congressional Republicans are voting to give me as a tax break. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funday: Christmas Quiz Edition

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Sorry but the old quizmaster has been a bit grumpy lately. Some folks are fiddling badly with that “government by the people” thing and he don’t like it one bit. One bit of business to take care of then on … Continue reading →

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From Thomas Paine’s “The Crisis”

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dave Bradley

December 23, 1776 THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love and … Continue reading →

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Protest Locations In Iowa If Mueller Is Fired

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dave Bradley

Well we have all heard the rumors. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia warned about it once again Wednesday on the floor of the US Senate. Rep. Jackie Speier of California warned us about it over the weekend. The “IT” I … Continue reading →

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Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dave Bradley

For your votes for a bill that will end the ACA and drive up insurance rates to unaffordable levels for many. Shame for your votes that will rob from the poor and middle class and give massive amounts to the … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Christmas Gift To The Pentagon

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Christmas Gifts by Ed Flaherty  Christmas is the time for giving.  Our humanity is enhanced as we give gifts to those we love, and to strangers.  We must, however, be aware of gifts being given in our name which enhance … Continue reading →

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Who Is Funding Efforts To Demonize Democrats?

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Trish Nelson
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The Fight To Save The Free And Open Internet Is Not Over

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Trish Nelson

Freepress has been leading the fight to save the internet.  Trashing the net neutrality rules is not in the public interest.  It’s tough for consumers to know what’s going on.  There will be legal challenges.  Find out what to do. … Continue reading →

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New York Mayor Bill de Blasio to Headline Progress Iowa Holiday Party

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Trish Nelson

progressiowa.org Des Moines – New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will headline Progress Iowa’s fifth annual Holiday Party tomorrow, December 19th. Mayor de Blasio will focus his remarks on the future of the progressive movement and the effort to … Continue reading →

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