Category Archives: Letters

Cedar Valley Voices – The Funnel and Women’s Rights

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Dave Bradley

Larry Hodgden of Tipton is among a group of writer’s who provide an alternative voice to Rep. Kaufmann’s column is the small town papers around Iowa City. He has graciously consented to allow me to republish these letters. Thank you … Continue reading →

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What The Hell Is A Person Supposed To Do?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Next week the so-called “Super-Congress” will deliver its verdict on whose throat to cut as a sacrifice to the gods of austerity. It is at times like this that a citizen feels so helpless that they want to run screaming … Continue reading →

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AttackWatch Launches, But Is It Good Strategy To Combat Lies With Facts?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Sadly,  in this day and age of corporate media and the right wing propaganda machine, the truth is probably not enough to win the media wars.  Research shows, and as BFIA has posted about previously (see:  New Study: Don’t Argue … Continue reading →

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ALEC Readies Want List For Next Year

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Dave Bradley

The American Legislative Exchange Council met in New Orleans in early August. Since ALEC wants to operate behind the scenes (or under a rock as I prefer) we have only bits and blotches of what happened there. What we do … Continue reading →

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Your Letters To The Editor

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Progressives around Iowa are showing up on the opinion pages of their local papers.   Here is a sampling. TheBurlingtonHawkeye.com Again and again Gov. Branstad shows his arrogance as he continues to look out for the wealthy in the state … Continue reading →

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