Category Archives: Guest Posts

Iowa House Representative Speaks Against Nuclear Power Bill

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa House Representative Speaks Against Nuclear Power Bill [Editor's Note: The Iowa House of Representatives is expected to debate HF 561 this week, pertaining to removing financial hurdles for investment in new nuclear reactors in Iowa]. by Representative Nate Willems, … Continue reading →

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Iowans for Diplomacy with Iran

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans for Diplomacy with Iran by Jeffrey J. WeissIowans for Diplomacy with Iran encourages policy makers and the public to work for diplomacy and goodwill between the government and peoples of the United States and Iran. The organization, formed in … Continue reading →

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On Elizabeth Edwards

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

On Elizabeth Edwards by Paul Deaton News of Elizabeth Edwards' death yesterday was unwelcome. Of all of the political figures who came from outside the state to campaign in Iowa before the 2008 precinct caucuses, no one was more personable … Continue reading →

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“Yes, Yes, Yes” on Iowa Supreme Court Judicial Retention

Posted on October 30, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

“Yes, Yes, Yes” on Iowa Supreme Court Judicial Retention Guest Blog from Alan Egly, Rev Mary Moore & Judge Jim KellyThree branches of government were established to assure the possibility of good governance of our great nation. The judicial branch … Continue reading →

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Iowan Purchases Anti-GOP Ad

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowan Purchases Anti-GOP Ad And a great ad it is. All text, no negative imagery, no violence, no lies, just one man's point of view coupled with some basic common sense facts. Here it is as it ran in the … Continue reading →

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Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Continues To Be A Leader In Guaranteeing Civil Rights Friends,We are at the forefront of history not only in Iowa but in the country. Please join me today in celebrating equal rights for all Iowans. Senator Mike Gronstal, Iowa … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian Political Brain

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Authoritarian Political Brain by Propagandee September 3, 2007 Drew Westen's The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation helps explain the neuro-cognitive mechanisms involved in rationalizing away inconvenient truths, something we all do … Continue reading →

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The Bush Push to Escalate

Posted on January 15, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Bush Push to Escalate By Ed Flaherty The Bush push to escalate is the talk of the moment. Look, the electorate said the US policy in Iraq is wrong!! The war needs to be stopped, and it won't stop … Continue reading →

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Progressive Promise

Posted on June 20, 2006 by bfiasamgarchik

Progressive Promise I got this from the Progressive Caucus website in the House of Reps. We can modify it to make it more specific to Iowa. Later today, I'll post something I was working on for Alta and a possible … Continue reading →

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St. Francis and the Birth of Earth Day

Posted on March 9, 2006 by bfialindathieman

St. Francis and the Birth of Earth Day by John McConnell, Earth Day Founder and Iowa Native This article was submitted to Blog for Iowa by the founder of Earth Day himself, Iowa native John McConnell. WHAT WOULD ST. … Continue reading →

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