Category Archives: Calls to Action

Iowa’s Chuck Grassley “Sucking The Tit Of Taxpayers”

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Grassley “Sucking The Tit Of Taxpayers” UPDATE: So far, 1,680 supporters have contributed $36,232[Editor's note:  BFIA just happens to have a list of famous Grassley-isms including these.  If you would like sources or to actually see the videos, please click … Continue reading →

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Moving Iowa Forward

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Moving Iowa Forward by Paul Deaton No one said achieving a progressive agenda would be easy. Last count, there were 420 bills sent from the U.S. House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate where they languish in inaction, a.k.a. gridlock. … Continue reading →

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President Obama Rally in Ohio/Moving Iowa Forward

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Moving Iowa Forward: Yes We Can! Don't Give up on Hope! Quotes from the Obama rally tonight in Ohio: Columbus mayor Michael Coleman: “How many of you voted in 2008?  Raise your  hands, let me hear your voices.  Now tell … Continue reading →

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Early Voting in Polk County Starting Tuesday, October 12

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Early Voting in Polk County Starting Tuesday, October 12 Polk County Satellite Voting Locations can be found at the Polk County Auditor website.  Satellite Hours:  Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 PM If … Continue reading →

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Saturday, October 9: Iowa Day of Action

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Saturday, October 9: Iowa Day of Action The Iowa Democratic Party is planning a day of action on Saturday, October 9 to further execute the strategy of getting our voters out early and making contact with every registered Democrat before … Continue reading →

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4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa

Posted on October 4, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Will Take Place In Davenport, Iowa earthcharterinaction.org 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit Saturday, October 16, 2010 Twelve days from now the 4th Annual Earth Charter Summit will take place in the Quad Cities. The mission … Continue reading →

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Corporations Don’t Die

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Corporations Don't Die by David BradleyLast week my wife’s favorite aunt died. She had lived a full and productive 91 years only to be done in by Alzheimer’s disease. While not an activist she was a supporter of Democrats. Her … Continue reading →

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Democracy for America National Day of Action

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Democracy for America National Day of Action Saturday 10.02.10 DemocracyforAmerica.com This Saturday, October 2, DFA members from across the country are coming together for our National Day of Action — a one-day event mobilizing thousands of activists to contact tens … Continue reading →

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One Nation Working Together- 03 Days To 10.02.10

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Trish Nelson

One Nation Working Together – 03 Days To 10.02.10 onenationworkingtogether.org On October 2, 2010, tens of thousands of people will march in solidarity at the Nation's Capitol in order to protect our jobs, our education and our economy. Sign up … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can’t Let Republicans Back in Power

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Iowans Can't Let Republicans Back in Power by Dave Bradley Are you tired?  I know I am. Are you burned out yet? I think I am close. Are you going to quit? You damn well better not! I know I … Continue reading →

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