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Iowa’s Steve King Supports Return of McCarthyism to Congress

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa's Steve King Supports Return of McCarthyism to Congress by David Van Thournout Iowa Representative Steve King Supports Return of McCarthyism to Congress, Lauds Joe McCarthy As American HeroThere’s an incredibly long laundry list of things about Steve King to … Continue reading →

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Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Next Up in the US Senate: Don't Ask Don't Tell Message from Michael Mitchell of the National Stonewall Democrats This is it. Majority Leader Harry Reid just announced that he is moving forward with votes this evening on the National … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Vote for Scrooge of the Year

Posted on December 8, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: Vote for Scrooge of the Year Jobs with Justice is holding its 11th Annual Scrooge of the Year contest. Celebrate the season by selecting the most sinister Scrooge from among the following seven finalists, including CEOs, corporations and … 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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Harkin Blasts Senate Republicans On Tax Deal

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Harkin Blasts Senate Republicans On Tax Deal “Senate Republicans have successfully used the fragile economic security of our middle class and the hardship of millions of jobless Americans as bargaining chips to secure tax breaks for very wealthiest among us.”Washington, … Continue reading →

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A Bad Week For America

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Dave Bradley

A Bad Week For America by Dave Bradley Well, last week was a bad one for Democrats. Heck, it was a really bad week for Americans. Several times I had targeted what to say about the latest foofarah only to … Continue reading →

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What Iowans Can Do To Help Media Help Democracy

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

What Iowans Can Do To Help Media Help Democracy Below are some highlights from FCC Commissioner Michael Copps' speech at Columbia University School of Journalism last week (or click here to watch the video). Then scroll down the page to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum Be part of the movement to reclaim the airwaves from national shock jocks. Join Ed Fallon from 7:00-8:00 pm Monday – Thursday at 98.3 WOW-FM and online at 983wofm.com. Call (515) … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: December 7 Day of Online Solidarity for Jobless

Posted on December 6, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

December 7: Day of Online Solidarity for Jobless by Tracy Kurowski To show solidarity with the 25 million unemployed or underemployed Americans, tomorrow morning, change your Facebook and Twitter avatar to this Jobless image. Update your status to “We are … Continue reading →

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It’s The Media, Stupid..

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Last Thursday, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps gave an absolutely amazing speech that will convince you way better than any Blog for Iowa post ever could that citizens need to start focusing on media reform ASAP. If you all read it … Continue reading →