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ICYMI: What Exxon Knew
In case you missed it: One of the biggest climate change stories of 2015 has to be the uncovering of documents that showed that Exxon Mobil were quite aware of the damage their company and other fossil fuel companies were … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Climate Action, Climate Change
Tagged campaign contributions, Exxon, Mobil
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Opting Out Of Black Friday
Our household has been an REI member for years. Our idea of a good time is a road trip to Madison to visit the huge, amazing REI store where they have everything you could possibly need for any outdoor adventure. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa
Tagged black friday, Jim Hightower, spirit of Thanksgiving
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Fear, Paranoia, Immigration And Christian Values
I am saddened by so many aspects of the responses to the Paris attacks. My heart aches for the dead, and their grieving loved ones. All violence should be condemned. I worry for the Muslims in my personal circles. Orphaned … Continue reading
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Tagged Immigration, Paris attacks, refugees
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“Lost Schools,” Iowa Medicaid Changes, JCDems Fall BBQ
Sign up for Senator Bolkcom’s newsletter. In addition to [Governor Branstad’s] deadly decision to unilaterally close two critically needed Iowa mental health facilities, his veto of $55 million in much-needed funding for our local schools because he said we could … Continue reading
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Tagged Iowa legislature 2015, Iowa Medicaid changes, Iowa's schools, Johnson County Democrats Fall BBQ, Lost Schools documentary, Senator Joe Bolkcom
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Prairie Dog’s Fall Reading List
Reprinted with permission from the Fall 2015 issue of The Prairie Progressive, Iowa’s oldest progressive newsletter, available only in hard copy for $12/yr.!! Send check to PP, Box 1945, Iowa City 52244. Incarnadine by Mary Szybist Sometimes spiritual, sometimes erotic, … Continue reading
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Krugman: What Is Conservatism?
August 26,2015 Few can capture a concept so well as Paul Krugman. In his blog “Conscience Of A Liberal” Krugman captures concisely what conservatism is today: The Reactionary Soul Frank Bruni marvels at polls indicating that Donald Trump, with his … Continue reading
Questions Related To The Confederate Flag Situation
Celebrating our country’s birthday we thought that some questions need to be asked as a follow up to the recent question that was spurred by the happenings in Charleston, SC: “Why are government buildings in the US flying the flag … Continue reading
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Tagged Charleston, confederate symbols, treason
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Corridor Home To 6 Of Past 11 Domestic Homocides In Iowa
http://www.dvipiowa.org/violence-in-the-corridor/ A message from DVIP following the recent shooting at Coral Ridge mall: Eastern Iowa – we love our communities and the quality of life we enjoy here. But we are becoming more aware of the rising rate of violence … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrea Farrington, Domestic violence in Iowa, Iowa homocides
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Sometimes We Need To Laugh
Been a really bad week for those who believe that America can be what it claims to be. As with many here, the events of the week have been roiling in my mind making me wonder if it is worth … Continue reading
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School Funding, Affordable College, Bipartisan Bills: The Courtney Report
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, QUALITY SCHOOLS REMAIN KEY STICKING POINTS Disagreements over education funding are preventing the Legislature from adjourning for the year. Iowa families count on great local schools to give their children and grandchildren a leg up in life. High-quality … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Courtney, Courtney Report, Iowa Legislature, Iowa legislature 2015
Tagged higher education, school funding
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