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Blog for Iowa Interview with Ari Berman, Part II

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Ari Berman writes for The Nation magazine and is author of the book Herding Donkeys, published in October 2010 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Paul Deaton of Blog for Iowa interviewed Ari this week. Following is the second installment of … Continue reading →

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Blog for Iowa Interview with Ari Berman, Part I

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Iowa, Valerie Plame Wilson and the Neocons

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa, Valerie Plame Wilson and the Neocons by Paul Deaton “If the Bush administration team of Neocons, Vice President Cheney, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz, executed a strategy of intimidation in dealing with … Continue reading →

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What Iowans Say on Veterans' Day

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Paul Deaton

What Iowans Say on Veterans' Day by Paul Deaton Ed said we should wage peace and call it Armistice Day instead of Veterans' Day. “Frustrated because the population is so easily convinced that war is patriotic,” said Tom. Jacqueline spoke … Continue reading →

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One Iowan’s Reflections on a Community Garden

Posted on November 11, 2010 by bfiacarolinevernon

Reflections On A Community Garden “There is nothing more political than food.” – Dick Fallow by Jade Kai My next trip to the PACG Progressive Action for the Common Good Community Garden at 13th and Grand will be bittersweet. I … Continue reading →

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President Obama Deserves Better than 60 Minutes Interview

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Trish Nelson

President Obama Deserves Better Than 60 Minutes Interview by Trish Nelson In yet another example of how the media selects a narrative and sticks with it, no matter what, let's review what took place during President Obama's 60 Minutes interview … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Stranglehold On The Media

Posted on November 9, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Breaking The Stranglehold On The Media by Dave Bradley Do Americans live in a fantasy world anymore? Based on the election results Tuesday I would say that over half do to some degree. We have a citizenry that believes that … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on November 8, 2010 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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Valerie Plame Wilson to Speak in Iowa City

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Valerie Plame Wilson to Speak in Iowa City Valerie Plame Wilson will speak to members of the public as part of the University of Iowa Lecture Series at the University of Iowa Memorial Union on Wednesday, November 10 at 7:30 … Continue reading →

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Move to Amend Comes to Iowa

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Paul Deaton

From November 15-19, David Cobb of the organization, Move to Amend, will be touring Eastern Iowa, talking about Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which “the Supreme Court ruled that corporations are persons, entitled by the U.S. Constitution to … Continue reading →

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