Category Archives: Blog for Iowa

Why In Hell Do I Call Grassley, Ernst Or State Republicans?

5 minutes Once again last week I engaged in one of the most frustrating exercises I have ever engaged in during my lifetime. And I am getting to be quite an old fart. I often feel like I am pushing … Continue reading

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Loebsack Statement on House Passage of Republican Tax Plan

November 16, 2017 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 1, the Republican’s tax plan. In a guest column, Loebsack had previously laid out his vision for what he believes should … Continue reading

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The Lies Republicans Tell To Keep Control In The Hands Of A Small Group Of Billionaires

The Thom Hartmann Program is the leading progressive talk radio show for political news and comment about government and politics, plus special guests and callers. The Thom Hartmann Program can be heard on stations across all states and three continents, … Continue reading

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Interview With Governor Howard Dean: Young People Will Rebuild The Democratic Party

http://ksr.hkspublications.org/2017/11/07/interview-with-governor-howard-dean-rebuilding-the-democratic-party/ Liz Hanson is a second-year master in public policy student at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Governor Dean is not interested in rehashing the 2016 election. There are a range of reasons he believes … Continue reading

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Report: 25 Ways Iowa Republicans Voted Against Veterans

 Progress Iowa The 2017 legislative session included votes cast against veterans’ rights as workers, access to quality health care, and more. Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa today released a new research report, 25 Ways Iowa Republicans voted against veterans. … Continue reading

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Happy National Run For Office Day!

November 14th is National Run for Office Day.  See why you and your friends should consider running for office. runforofficeday.com https://www.runforsomething.net/ Are you 35 or under? Have you ever thought of running for office?  This organization wants to help young progressives … Continue reading

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Contact Hannity Advertisers in Iowa

Sharing this action alert from Media Matters for America because Iowa has nine radio stations that broadcast Sean Hannity. Five advertisers have left Sean Hannity’s show in recent days. Hannity spent the week loudly voicing his support for Senate candidate … Continue reading

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Wisconsin Becomes 28th State To Call For A Constitutional Convention

(34 Needed To Call A Convention) Email from Robert Reich that should send a chill down your spine: Just 6 states stand between us and a disastrous Article V Convention — we must immediately step up our grassroots response. Please make a donation today. Under … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday: Couple Of Thoughts From Tuesday Edition

Tuesday was certainly interesting. My two favorite stories from an incredible day: Following an insane year of hunting the female mayor in Muscatine, the voters in Muscatine told the city council just what they thought of their witch hunt. The … Continue reading

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Fund Raiser Set Up For KICI Radio On Facebook

If there is one thing I am certain of it is that the extreme right’s near total control of the media really makes the playing field quite uneven. In Iowa you have a better than average chance of turning on … Continue reading

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