Category Archives: Iowa legislature 2021

RELEASE: Iowans Speak Out Against New Laws –

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Dave Bradley

 Enacted By Corporate Kim Reynolds & Republican Legislature   Editor’s Note: In some kind of karmic happenstance, as I chose to write about how our government at all levels has become basically beholden to corporations in Republican controlled legislatures, this … Continue reading →

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Gawd-Awful Legislature Leaves Des Moines Finally

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Considering that the Iowa legislature has a long-standing reputation of doing little of the work that Iowa needs done, this legislature far exceeded that reputation this year. I have tried to keep track, but it is nearly impossible. I think … Continue reading →

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STATEMENT: Public tax dollars belong in public schools

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Dave Bradley

For Immediate Release: April 28, 2021 Media Contact: Ivy Beckenholdt, ivy@progressiowa.org STATEMENT: Public tax dollars belong in public schools Des Moines, Iowa — Progress Iowa executive director Matt Sinovic issued the following statement in response to the Iowa Senate passing … Continue reading →

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Extreme 16: Voter Suppression Bill Crushes Competition As Number 1 Seed

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Dave Bradley

A really inventive way from the folks at Progress Iowa    https://progressiowa.org  to illustrate how the Republican dominated legislature in Iowa is screwing over Iowa citizens:   Attacks on working families, women, LGBTQ Iowans, and institutionalizing racism round out this … Continue reading →

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Coming to a Frontline Worker Near You:

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Dave Bradley

Caps on the Value of Their Lives “These are the frontline workers who keep America moving – who keep Iowa productive.” – New Accountable Iowa Video.  Imagine for a moment this terrible nightmare: A police officer is directing traffic at … Continue reading →

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What Could Possibly Be Next?

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Dave Bradley

In my formative years I was an avid reader of the Des Moines Register’s Donald Kaul. His column ran on the editorial page of the paper three times a week. When football was no longer being played and the corn … Continue reading →

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Legislative Forums – Today And Next Month

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Dave Bradley

After last week’s show of power by Iowa’s Republican legislators there are probably lots of citizens who are feeling they have something to say to their legislator.  These are zoom meetings. Click on the link and it will take you … Continue reading →

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Change My Pants?

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Dave Bradley

During the first few weeks of the legislative session, House Democrats have repeatedly called on Republicans to follow the advice of public health officials and require that legislators, staff, and visitors wear masks in the State Capitol  to help stop … Continue reading →

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