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Armistice Day Observance

Posted on November 7, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

Armistice Day Observance by Ed Flaherty 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 11:AM on November 11th, in front of Old Capitol on the Clinton St. Sidewalk in Iowa City Bells will ring to remind us of … Continue reading →

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How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Paul Deaton

How Iowa Progressives Won in 2010 by Paul Deaton “President Obama and the Democratic congress saved capitalism, addressed some of the gross inequities in our health care system and reformed the financial system, passing landmark legislation in each of these … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Iowa Jobs

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

The Myth of Iowa Jobs by Paul Deaton “A mythology is being created of a small business owner, who gains experience in making a payroll and is self sufficient. It is a modern day re-enactment of the stories of Thomas … Continue reading →

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Action Alert: Keith Olbermann Under Attack for Exercising Free Speech

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Keith Olbermann Under Attack For Exercising Free Speech Call MSNBC: 212-664-4444and email Olbermann's boss at: phil.griffin@nbcuni.com alternet.orgOlbermann gave money — a total of $7,200 — from his personal account, disclosed his contributions, and did not lobby for the candidates on … Continue reading →

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Will Branstad Be The Worst Environmental Governor of the 21st Century?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Will Branstad Be The Worst Environmental Governor of the 21st Century? Here's an excerpt of an article written by David Murphy, the founder and director of Food Democracy Now! He is a sixth generation Iowan and an advocate for sustainable … Continue reading →

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Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Senators Should Show Bipartisanship by Ratifying New START by Paul Deaton The corporate media is reducing what happened in the 2010 midterm election to a ”red wave that swept across the nation.” While the election is over, little, if … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between the Republicans and Democrats in Iowa and the Nation

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Ralph Nader Gets The Last Word On Republicans and Democrats Today we're sharing a few post-election articles that seem to us are must-reads about why the two parties are nothing alike as “some” say. Messaging Tactic Promoting the idea that … Continue reading →

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First Pass on the Iowa House Race Results

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Paul Deaton

First Pass on the Iowa House Race Results by Paul Deaton As we consider the results of Iowa's 2010 midterm election, no one statement sums it up. Iowa is as much a patchwork of regional issues and concerns as it … Continue reading →

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GOP Hangover

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Trish Nelson

GOP Hangover by Trish Nelson Well, here we all are, waking up with a GOP hangover. In my humblest of opinions, people (oops..I meant to say folks, that's the correct euphemism now) are going to be so, so very sorry … Continue reading →

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Polls Are Open Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Polls Are Open Today 7:00 am – 9:00 pm Find your polling location at IowaDemocrats.org VOTER HOTLINE: 888-974-1676 VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE: 888-974-1677 If you need a ride or have any questions, call the voter hotline. If you have any problems … Continue reading →