Category Archives: Calls to Action

National Day Of Action For Unemployed Workers

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Trish Nelson

National Day Of Action For Unemployed Workers UnemployedWorkers.orgCongress returns this week, and it's time to raise our voices with a clear, simple message:Congress must continue the expanded federal unemployment benefits program, and not extend tax giveaways to millionaires.To help deliver … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Keith Olbermann Under Attack for Exercising Free Speech

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Keith Olbermann Under Attack For Exercising Free Speech Call MSNBC:  212-664-4444and email Olbermann's boss at: phil.griffin@nbcuni.com alternet.orgOlbermann gave money — a total of $7,200 — from his personal account, disclosed his contributions, and did not lobby for the candidates on … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START by Paul Deaton The corporate media is reducing what happened in the 2010 midterm election to a ”red wave that swept across the nation.” While the election is over, little, if … Continue reading →

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Polls Are Open Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Polls Are Open Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Find your polling location at IowaDemocrats.org VOTER HOTLINE: 888-974-1676 VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE: 888-974-1677 If you need a ride or have any questions, call the voter hotline. If you have any problems … Continue reading →

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Last Stop: Johnson County

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Last Stop:  Johnson County The Whistlestop Tour stopped Monday in Iowa City, Johnson County,  “where Democratic candidates go for their margins.”  We have been working hard and we hope we deliver.  We hope the rest of the state helps.Suggested Election … Continue reading →

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Door-Knocking For Sanity: “We Can’t Let Up”

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Door-Knocking For Sanity:  “We Can't Let Up” Here at BFIA we've been spending most of our spare time getting out the Democratic vote, as we're sure you have, too. Today, you can take a break from work or the phones … Continue reading →

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Iowa Democrats Main Street vs. Wall Street Tour Day 5

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Democrats Main Street vs. Wall Street Tour Day 5 The Iowa Democratic Party and the Culver/Judge and Roxanne Conlin Campaigns will start their statewide Main Street vs. Wall Street tour Thursday, crisscrossing the state to get out the vote … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 4

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 4 The editor of Blog for Iowa says the author can be somewhat wonkish at times. I am okay with that, and here are links to some of my favorite RSS feeds. (I also … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 3

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 3 Carrie La Seur is the president and founder of Plains Justice, and a current resident of Montana. She recently began blogging about her work at Plains Justice and if readers are interested in … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 2

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa Canvassing Day Part 2 Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), the ranking member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke with longtime Washington Post foreign affairs correspondent, columnist and editor Jim Hoagland about a variety of foreign affairs issues … Continue reading →

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