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No Island Keeps Its Silence

Posted on February 9, 2011 by bfiajohnshumaker

No Island Keeps Its Silence by John Shumaker Are we up to itInto the firewith ire  with Eire     with desirethe fierce burning passion  of Freedomwhen you throw off your shackles  when you say I'm not going to be afraid … Continue reading →

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Great Start For Republicans In Iowa Legislature?

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dave Bradley

Great Start For Republicans In Iowa Legislature? by Dave Bradley  Iowa House republicans hit a new low last week, voting 100% for a resolution that would put a constitutional ban on same sex marriage in the Iowa constitution. That means … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio:  This Week On The Fallon Forum Monday – Thursday from 7:00-800 pm, join us for the fusion of politics and civility at 98.3 WOW-FM and on-line at 983wowfm.com. Call (515) 312-0983 or (866) 908-TALK to participate in … Continue reading →

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President Obama Talks With Bill O’Reilly Before Super Bowl

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

President Obama v. Bill O'Reilly  We finally broke down and watched this and were surprised to find it's not as bad as we thought it was going to be, based on past experience and comments we've heard.  Some of our … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: 40,000 TSA Workers Win Collective Bargaining Rights

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Labor Update:  40,000 TSA Workers Win Collective Bargaining Rights submitted by Tracy Kurowski Rights are a sound first step, says AFGE afge.org After a nine-year battle to secure workplace protections for Transportation Security Administration employees, the American Federation of Government … Continue reading →

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Iowa Groups Sponsor "Troubled Waters"

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Groups Sponsor “Troubled Waters”

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USDA Releases Revised Dietary Guidelines

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

USDA Releases Revised Dietary Guidelines by Paul Deaton This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released the results of its mandated five year scientific review of its dietary guidelines. Robert Post, Deputy Director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy … Continue reading →

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For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education?

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Paul Deaton

For Young Iowans is it Jobs or Education? by Paul DeatonWhat is a progressive to do when young, educated Iowans are leaving the state in droves, leaving an aging population and in many ways, taking our hope for a progressive … Continue reading →

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Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Milestones on the Road to Nuclear Disarmament “In recognition of the fact that President Obama is consistently, diligently working to improve the national security posture of the United States, Blog for Iowa will publish major addresses by the administration concerning … Continue reading →

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Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap Iowa State Capitol News – Weekend Recap by Paul Deaton [Editors' Note: Following is a weekly recap of stories from Des Moines that came through the Weekend Editor's in-box in the fourth week … Continue reading →

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