Category Archives: Calls to Action

Iowa Open for Wealth Transfer to Warren Buffet

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Open for Wealth Transfer to Warren Buffet by Paul Deaton The nuclear power bills in the Iowa legislature, HF 561 and SF 390 are not as much about electricity as they are about serving a corporate agenda of transferring … Continue reading →

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Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's Inter-generational Decision on Nuclear Power by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: This is first in a series of posts on the financial impacts to rate payers of MidAmerican Energy's proposal for nuclear power in Iowa.] Senate File 390 and House … Continue reading →

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Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace and Populism This Weekend

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Rally For Labor, Peace And Populism This Weekend robber baron: an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as of natural resources, governmental influence, or low wage scales); a business owner … Continue reading →

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Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Union-Busting Bill Blocked By Democrats In Iowa Senate Please thank your Democratic legislators and don't forget to mention this to voters when it's time to GOTV next year. Collective bargaining bill DOA in Iowa Senate – Iowa Independent “The chairman … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Calls For Solidarity

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update: IDP Chair Sue Dvorsky Calls For Solidarity Monday morning wake-up call!  Listen to Sue Dvorsky's inspirational speech last week at the pro-labor rally at the state capitol. iowademocrats.org – “With her 35 years experience as a teacher and … Continue reading →

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PFLAG Open House in Cedar Rapids

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Paul Deaton

PFLAG Open House in Cedar Rapids

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Will Japan Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Will Japan's Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate? by Paul Deaton Will we pile on the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant located near the town of Okama, Japan, damaged as a result of an earthquake and tsunami on … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing Today on Bill to End Collective Bargaining

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Public Hearing Today On Bill To End Collective Bargaining Now is our moment.  Iowa must join hands with Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and people everywhere who work for a living.   Come to the rally at the state capitol today … Continue reading →

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Iowa Legislators Stand with Wisconsin

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa Should Take A Lesson From Wisconsin

Posted on March 6, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Iowa Should Take A  Lesson From Wisconsin by Dave Bradley   [Editor's Note: Don't forget:  Public Hearing on Bill to End Collective Bargaining  iowahouse.org/  A public hearing has been scheduled for HSB 117 that will end collective bargaining and take away … Continue reading →

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