Category Archives: Calls to Action

Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight’s Debate Spin

Call to Action: Help the Dems Manage Tonight's Debate Spin DNC (ack!) An “online coup d'etat.” That's how CBS News described your efforts after the debate last Thursday. John Kerry did his part with a powerful performance that showed America … Continue reading

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FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide

FOX News: We Deceive, You Decide American Progress After Kerry's strong performance during the debate Thursday night, it was no secret that Republicans and the right-wing media were desperate to find a way to criticize Kerry. But no one knew … Continue reading

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Keokuk Oct. 4

Stop Outsourcing Our Future! Goes to Keokuk Oct. 4 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Monday, October 4 6:30-8:00 PM Keokuk City Council Chambers 415 Blondeau St., … Continue reading

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Post-debate Spin Can’t Save Lousy Bush Performance

Post-debate Spin Can't Save Lousy Bush Performance These informal survey figures were compiled by Darrell Lewis over at the Drury for Iowa Senate blog.  I stole the post with permission.   You may still be able to vote.  The figures … Continue reading

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Stop Outsourcing Our Future Comes to Muscatine Oct. 2

“Stop Outsourcing Our Future” Comes to Muscatine Oct. 2 A Town Hall Meeting for people concerned about good jobs, the environment, and a healthy future for their community Saturday, October 2 10:30-Noon Larsen Hall Conference Center, Muscatine Community College 152 … Continue reading

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Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate

Prevent Rethugs from Stealing Another Debate Democratic National Committee (cough) Well, it's nice to see the party joining in with the activists for a change! Debate Starts at 8pm Central Time Tonight Tonight, don't let George Bush's henchmen steal another … Continue reading

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Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight

Bush Is Going To Lie Tonight ACT He has done it before.  He will do it again.  George W. Bush is going to tell a couple of whoppers at tonight's debate and we can't let him get away with it! … Continue reading

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Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future?

 Hidden Agenda: A National Draft in the Future? by Howard Dean, CommonDreams.org A key issue for young Americans and their families to consider as they prepare to cast their votes in the upcoming presidential election is the real likelihood of … Continue reading

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Iowa Absentee Ballot Chase This Weekend

 Iowa Absentee Ballot Chase This Weekend This was forwarded to Blog for Iowa from Marcia Nichols at AFSCME Iowa and Mark L. Smith at the Iowa Federation of Labor. Participate in the Absentee Ballot Chase Weekend this week! For more … Continue reading

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Top Economists Endorse Art Small for U.S. Senate

 Top Economists Endorse Art Small for U.S. Senate Des Moines Register In an unprecedented move, top economists take sides in U.S. Senate race Washington, D.C. – Republican Sen. Charles Grassley of Iowa has done “serious harm” to the nation's economic … Continue reading

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