Category Archives: Main Page

It is Time for Iowans to Act on New START

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Paul Deaton

It is Time for Iowans to Act on New START by Paul Deaton “Now is the time for our readers to write Senators Grassley and Harkin to ask them to vote for ratification of the New START Treaty. Senator Harkin … Continue reading →

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Iowa Peace Initiative Conference

Posted on September 16, 2010 by bfiaedflaherty

An Iowa Veteran Says Let's Invest in Peace September 18 in Dubuque by Ed Flaherty Iowa Peace Initiative Conference (IPIC) Saturday, September 18th, Dubuque, Iowa10am – 5pm Over twenty peace & justice groups in Iowa and the region are partnering in … Continue reading →

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Iowa Food Activist Attends Urban Gardening Conference

Posted on September 16, 2010 by bfiaguestwriter

[by Sherry Staub — Editor’s note:  Sherry Staub, an Iowa food activist, attended the Growing Power Urban Ag Conference over the weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Here is her report.] What is “Growing Power”?  It’s the energy that drives a movement, … Continue reading →

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Iowans Can Attend DFA Night School: Mobilizing Progressive Voters

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Iowans Can Go To DFA Night School:  Mobilizing Progressive Voters for the November Election DemocracyforAmericia.com  TONIGHT..  Mobilizing Progressive Voters, Wed., Sept. 15 7:30 This hour long online training will show you how Google can help elect your candidate this November. … Continue reading →

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A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Francis Thicke Holds A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture A New Vision for Iowa Food and Agriculture: Sustainable Agriculture for the 21st Century by Francis Thicke, Ph.D.A Book Review by: Patrick BosoldHave the recent egg recalls and the … Continue reading →

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Conlin 35, Grassley 7

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Dave Bradley

Conlin 35, Grassley 7 by Dave Bradley “The joint appearance turned out to be a preview of the Iowa-Iowa State game, with Conlin playing the role of Iowa.“A comment on the Conlin – Grassley Joint Appearance 9/10/2010. Certainly much has … Continue reading →

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Proposed Manure on Snow Exemption Violates Federal Clean Water Act, Iowa CCI Members Say

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Trish Nelson

Proposed Manure on Snow Exemption Violates Federal Clean Water Act, Iowa CCI Members Say The Administrative Rules & Review Committee Must Vote No on Proposed New Rule During Their September 14 Meeting Des Moines, Iowa – The Administrative Rules & … Continue reading →

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Iowa Progressive Radio: This Week On The Fallon Forum

Posted on September 13, 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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Labor Update: It's Issue Framing Season For Unions

Posted on September 13, 2010 by bfiatracykurowski

Labor Update: It's Issue Framing Season for Unions by Tracy Kurowski At one point during the 2008 election cycle, television commercials no longer sold us toothpaste, cars and appliances as they had done for generations of TV watchers. The airwaves … Continue reading →

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A Progressive at the Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Paul Deaton

A Progressive at an Iowa Farm Bureau Annual Meeting by Paul Deaton “So often progressives are up against the significant resources of the Farm Bureau when advocating for causes related to the environment and industrial food production. There is a … Continue reading →

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