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Labor Update: Unemployment Insurance Helps Economy

Labor Update:  Unemployment Insurance Helps Economy by Tracy Kurowski In nine short days, 800,000 people and their families who count on their Unemployment Insurance income to pay for things like housing and food will lose their benefits. Failing to pass … Continue reading

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Turkey Time for Iowa House Members

Turkey Time for Iowa House Members by Paul Deaton“If there was an original thought in the 2010 House session, it was missed among the self-serving and often overly personal anecdotes alleged to have relevance to what Iowans face every day.“While … Continue reading

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Immigration in Iowa After the Midterms

Immigration in Iowa After the Midterms by Paul Deaton “What can Iowa expect regarding immigration after the 2010 midterms? Spineless politicians and more of the same.“ In his book, The Audacity of Hope, then Senator Barack Obama recounted the story … Continue reading

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Iowa is Watching Arizona Senator Jon Kyl

Iowa is Watching Arizona Senator Jon Kyl by Paul Deaton “Word of the negotiations between the administration and Senator Kyl make proponents of nuclear abolition ill. At the same time, we won't give up on the modest step towards nuclear … Continue reading

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Iowa Public Radio: The Commercialization of Non-Commercial Radio

Iowa Public Radio: The Commercialization of Non-Commercial Radio Reprinted with permission from The Prairie Progressiveby Nicholas Johnson When, and why, did our Iowa universities’ non-commercial, educational radio stations go commercial?Listen online, become a member, or learn about underwriting opportunities at … Continue reading

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The Obstructed View: Has Branstad Asked Vander Plaats About This?

The Obstructed View: Has Branstad Asked Vander Plaats About This? by Sam Osborne Governor-elect (or re-elect) Branstad says he's not sure if some new rail service would be cost-effective.  Does the Re-Gov think rubber on fast-weathering concrete is more cost … Continue reading

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Bring Democracy Now! To A Station In Your Community

Bring Democracy Now! To A Station In YOUR Community DemocracyNow.org One of our most important goals is to bring the voices on Democracy Now! to new audiences. From calling your local radio or public access TV station, to mobilizing your … Continue reading

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National Day Of Action For Unemployed Workers

National Day Of Action For Unemployed Workers UnemployedWorkers.orgCongress returns this week, and it's time to raise our voices with a clear, simple message:Congress must continue the expanded federal unemployment benefits program, and not extend tax giveaways to millionaires.To help deliver … Continue reading

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

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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Blue Dogs Feel The Pain

Blue Dogs Feel The Pain by David VanThournout Naturally the tea party and the GOP both are seizing upon this “historic” election as a political mandate. I would argue that they wouldn’t know a political mandate if it hit them … Continue reading

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